Crossing the Tracks

Crossing the Tracks
Studio album by Béla Fleck
Released	1979
Genre	Americana, bluegrass, folk, jazz
Label	Rounder
Béla Fleck chronology
Crossing the Tracks' (1979) Natural Bridge (1982)

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Allmusic	[1]

Crossing the Tracks is an album by American banjoist Béla Fleck, released in 1979.

Reception

Excellent mix between bluegrass and jazz, original songs and traditional pieces, all done with a bright and joyful élan, this album is a perfect springboard to his coming solo efforts.^[2][3]

Track listing

1. "Dear Old Dixie" (Flatt, Scruggs) – 2:39
2. "Inman Square" (Fleck) – 4:00
3. "Texas Barbeque" (Fleck) – 3:59
4. "Growling Old Man and the Grumbling Old Woman" (Fleck, Traditional) – 1:41
5. "Spain" (Corea, Rodrigo) – 7:12
6. "Crossing the Tracks" (Fleck) – 3:38
7. "Spring Thaw" (Fleck) – 2:27
8. "How Can you Face Me Now" (Razaf, Waller) – 4:54
9. "Twilight" (Traditional) – 2:01
10. "Frosty Morning" (Traditional) – 2:58
11. "Ain't Gonna Work Tomorrow" (Traditional) – 2:26

Total: 37:55

Personnel

• Béla Fleck – banjo
• Bob Applebaum – mandolin
• Russ Barenberg – guitar
• Sam Bush – fiddle
• Mark Schatz – bass
• Jerry Douglas – Dobro
• Pat Enright – vocals

References

1. Allmusic review
2. Album review at www.almusic.com
3. Album info at www.rounder.com