New Music From Chris Norman Ensemble on Calabash Music

In the Fields In Frost and Snow

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:12:13 -0500

NEW! For winter 2004: an inspired musical celebration of the Winter season drawn from the roots of Canada's Maritime musical heritage. The Chris Norman Ensemble's lively arrangements with flutes, pipes, guitar, mandolin, mandola, harmonium, piano, bass, percussion, drums & vocals reach across centuries of traditional music combining an originality, intelligence, fun, and sheer mastery that range from virtuoso hornpipes, settings of 16th c. French Noels, a slide guitar setting of 17th c. English country dances, and four part singing from the group. Chris Norman’s brilliant and imaginative flute playing takes center stage featuring exquisite duets with vocalist Suzie Leblanc. A rare musical message of good cheer

The Caledonian Flute

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:12:13 -0500

The groundbreaking recording from the Chris Noman Ensemble bringing to life the tradtional music of Scotland that has long been associated with the flute; brilliant playing throughout with fantastic arrangements.

“The Caledonian Flute! At long last the restoration of the flute to its proper place in the Scottish repertoire! Chris Norman is not invading, but re-occupying territory which was the flute's all along. . . A CD that is as full of sport and entertainment as you will ever hear in Scottish music.” -John Purser, author of Scotland’s Music

The Flower of Port Williams

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 15:12:13 -0500

Traditional favorites from maritime Canada and beyond.