PORTRAIT OF AN AMERICAN ORIGINAL

Rudy Cipolla

An artistic tribute to legendary 96-year-old mandolinist/composer Rudy Cipolla featuring his unique compositions and arrangements.

"One of America\'s Unsung Heroes." -Newsweek magazine -

Original string music interpreted by The David Grisman Quintet, The Modern Mandolin Quartet, Kaila Flexer & Third Ear, Evan Marshall, Radim Zenkl, and The Rudy Cipolla Ensemble -Rudy\'s music from the soundtrack of the 20th Century-Fox film Capone -Includes Rudy\'s First Recordings on mandocello from an original 1937 radio broadcast. -Package contains a 20-page booklet of biographical notes with rare photos and commentary from the artists. Mastered with the HDCD process (High Definition Compatable Digital for best audio resolution.