RAMBLIN' JACK ELLIOTT A Stranger Here (2009 Japanese 10-track CD album - working with producer Joe Henry [Bettye LaVette, Solomon Burke, Elvis Costello/Allen Toussaint], the 77 year old folk legend sings and plays acoustic guitar, backed by a stellar collection of musicians handpicked by Henry, among them Van Dyke Parks and David Hidalgo [Los Lobos]. Revered for his interpretive take on traditional American music, Elliott steps out of the country/folk arena that has shaped his legend, 50+ years in the making. Haunting and evocative landscapes crafted by Henry construct a mood that is enhanced by Elliott's world-scarred voice. Together, musician and producer examine a carefully selected number of pre-WWII blues songs in a wholly unique way. Picture sleeve + obi strip)