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Topaz
"Topaz is about a small town in New Mexico named Taos," ethuses guitarist Russ Freeman. "I became fascinated by the idea of doing a Southwest American theme albbum a few years ago, when I realized that I've lived half my life in the West." To lend an authentic voice to the instrumental tunes on Topaz, Freeman enlisted the help of Robert Tree Cody, who plays a carved wooden flute on several cuts. Freeman himself uses a variety of guitars, including a classical, an acoustic and his trusty electric to add an edge to the proceedings. Alternately mystical and deeply melodic, Topaz is entertaining world/jazz for a late morning ride.
Tracks — all instrumental
| 1 | Taos | 5:54 |
| 2 | Summer Lovers | 4:41 |
| 3 | Spirits In The Canyon | 5:01 |
| 4 | Under A Spanish Moon | 4:18 |
| 5 | Temple Of The Sun | 4:46 |
| 6 | Stories Of The Painted Desert | 4:42 |
| 7 | Snakedance | 4:22 |
| 8 | Led Here By An Eagle | 5:20 |
| 9 | Topaz: Gem Of The Setting Sun | 4:57 |
| 10 | Rain | 4:59 |
