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Free Country is a collection of traditional American Country and Appalachian tunes arranged in an unusual, sometimes radical way. These are great tunes; full of pathos, economy, magisterial beauty, sly wisdom and deep soul. Each song is a story, retold through the lens of Harrison's arranging, composing and the enormous jazz improvisational skill of the players. Joel Harrison's band, along with guests Uri Caine, Norah Jones and others, remain true to the timeless, primal spirit of these moving songs making for a unique journey through America's collective musical memory. 12 tracks packaged in digipak format. ACT Music. 2003.