Stefan Grossman – Flowers On The Wall

Released in 2007 by Él Records, a subsidiary of Cherry Red, this compilation titled Flowers on the Wall: The Unique Art of Stefan Grossman serves as a comprehensive retrospective of the artist's prolific period between 1970 and 1974. Drawing from the classic Transatlantic folk catalog, the production highlights Grossman's reputation as a world-class acoustic guitarist and a master of the Americana atmosphere. While the majority of the collection features Grossman’s intricate solo fingerstyle work and soulful vocals, it also includes notable appearances by prestigious guest musicians such as Richard Thompson, Danny Thompson, and Ian Whiteman. Produced by Samuel Charters and Bill Leader, the recordings range from intimate studio sessions to spirited live performances like Lena Anne, effectively capturing the technical brilliance and songwriting genius that established him as a cornerstone of the folk-blues revival.

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