A new type of fusion/crossover or real genius maybe both in this disc from Nashville band Otto, headed up by the very well known Jim Hoke. Hoke's pedal steel is matched with vibes, flute and cello to produce a fabulous sound with echoes of classical, country and soft jazz. Tracks come from French impressionist composers (FaurÃ©, Satie, Milhaud), Frank Zappa and Brian Wilson together with a smattering of Hoke's own cuts.

Tracklist:

Pavane, for orchestra & chorus ad lib in F sharp minor, Op. 50
Blue Mailboxes, for ensemble: [Part 1]
Blue Mailboxes, for ensemble: [Part 2]
Blue Mailboxes, for ensemble: [Part 3]
Mom and Dad, song
Mignon, for ensemble
Bells of Porlock, for ensemble
Accident, for ensemble
Gnossienne for piano No. 1
Gnossienne for piano No. 2
Gnossienne for piano No. 3
Sumar‚, arranged for cello & piano (by Maurice Gendron from Saud
Don't Talk (Put Your Head on My Shoulder)
Fable for Four, for ensemble
Two and Two, for ensemble
Aybe Sea
Friday on My Mind, song
Vaguely French, for ensemble

UPC: 809730240126
Label: Diversions
Release Date: 9.9.08
Format: CD

Otto - Little Pieces (CD)