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	"Further Adventures" Solo and Trio acoustic interpretations and arrangements.


"By George" Don Stiernberg & John Carlini All-Acoustic and all-Gershwin!	"Angel Eyes" Don Stiernberg & John Carlini Acoustic arrangements of Great American Standards	"The Game's Afoot" The John Carlini Quartet Original Acoustic String Music


"The Turning Point" The John Carlini Quartet Live at the Turning Point!	"River Suite for Two Guitars" Guitar duo music With Tony Rice and John Carlini	"Reflections" Nashville meets Manhattan Acoustic Gems


"Dawg '90" Grammy-nominated collection of great acoustic music!	"Back to Back"	"Fly Me To The Moon" Great American Standards for Harp and Acoustic Jazz Guitar


"Flatbush Waltz" Orchestrations of Original Acoustic Compositions	"A Christmas Gift" New Arrangements of Favorite Holiday Music	"Song of Singapore" Score from off-Broadway swing musical, "The Song of Singapore"


"Fragile" Contemporary West Coast Grooves	"Joke on the Puppy" Caroline Mountain Band New treatments of Old Time standards	"Whispering Pines" Bernie Coveney Original Acoustic Guitar Music

John Carlini Trio "Further Adventures"
"...an amazing and unusual mix of Carlini, standards, pop, and folk...his homage to Debussy would make you weep...a revelation!" George Marriner Maull; Artistic Director, The Discovery Orchestra		“Over and over again, Carlini proves adept at ballads…his chord soloing is marvelous…on first listen you notice Carlini’s versatility and sense of taste.” Vintage Guitar Magazine
	"Further Adventures" Released 2007
John Carlini - 6 & 7 string guitars Jim Cox - bass Phil Gratteau - drums Don Stiernberg - rhythm guitar (tracks 3, 8) Geraldo deOliveira - percussion (tracks 4, 10) 1. Bolivia 2. You Must Believe In Spring 3. Days of Wine and Roses 4. Chega de Saudade 5. Mona Lisa 6. Autumn in New York 7. Doctor Gradus ad Parnassum 8. Donna Lee 9. Ocean of Diamonds 10. T for Me 11. Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans 12. Both Sides Now More Info Reviews

Don Stiernberg and John Carlini "By George"
“I love it immensely. I listen to it over and over!” Tony Rice
	"By George" Released 2005
The timeless music of great American composer, George Gershwin, researched and re-arranged for acoustic quartet. Don Stiernberg - Mandolin, Mandola John Carlini - Guitar Jim Cox - Bass Phil Gratteau - Drums 1. Nice Work If You Can Get It 2. Liza 3. How Long Has This Been Going On 4. Somebody Loves Me 5. Fascinatin' Rhythm 6. I've Got A Crush On You 7. Someone To Watch Over Me 8. The Man I Love 9. Rhapsody In Blue (Intro) 10. Summertime 11. Embraceable You 12. Soon 13. Strike Up The Band 14. I Got Rhythm Reviews

Don Stiernberg and John Carlini "Angel Eyes"
"...it's not too much of a stretch to see Thelonious Monk nodding in approval!" Andy Cohen; Downbeat Magazine		With two sensitive and creative leaders, a wonderfully supportive rhythm section, and a program of great songs, "Angel Eyes" is a delight. Joe Lang; New Jersey Jazz Society
	"Angel Eyes" Released 2004
John is proud to announce the first in a series of recordings with the premiere jazz mandolinist on the scene today, Don Stiernberg! Together with top Chicago rhythm section players, Jim Cox on acoustic bass, and Phil Gratteau on drums, they make their own definitive statements on favorites from the Great American Songbook. This is 100% acoustic music! Don Stiernberg - mandolin John Carlini - guitar Jim Cox - bass Phil Gratteau - drums 1. The Way You Look Tonight 2. All The Things You Are 3. My One And Only Love 4. Body and Soul 5. How About You 6. Tenderly 7. Round Midnight 8. They Can't Take That Away From Me 9. Angel Eyes 10. In A Sentimental Mood 11. Secret Love Reviews

John Carlini Quartet with Pat Cloud "The Game's Afoot"
..."Serious music worthy of serious listening"... from liner notes by Tony Rice		"Unbelievable! Once again you've created a terrific piece of music history!" Brad Davis
	"The Game's Afoot" Released 2002
Original "new acoustic music" performed by a "dream team" of acoustic musicians! John Carlini - Acoustic Guitar Don Stiernberg -Mandolin Brian Glassman - Acoustic Bass Steve Holloway- Drums/Percussion Pat Cloud- 5-string Banjo! 1. Kool Kitsch 2. Blues al Dente 3. BitterSweet 4. The Game's Afoot! 5. Poor Wayfaring Stranger 6. Yer Bad Self 7. Aerborn 8. So it Goes 9. Mugavero Reviews

The John Carlini Quartet "Live at the Turning Point"
"This energetic set... captures the magic!" Bill Keith
	"Turning Point" Released 2007
The original John Carlini Quartet recorded live in 1999 at the Turning Point in Piermont, NY. just released! John Carlini - guitar Josh Rubin - guitar Brian Glassman - acoustic bass Steve Holloway - drums 1. Virtual Fajitas 2. BitterSweet 3. Blues al Dente 4. Aerborne 5. Nuages 6. Minor Swing Reviews

John Carlini & Tony Rice "River Suite for Two Guitars"
"Fantastic music from two pioneers of the acoustic music scene." David Grisman		"River Suite" is a must have for anyone who loves the sound of progressive acoustic flatpicked guitar." Bluegrass Unlimited
	"River Suite for Two Guitars" Released 1995
Tony Rice and John Carlini, friends and colleagues, weave acoustic guitar duet interpretations of standards and original music. Tony Rice - guitar (left channel) John Carlini - guitar (right channel) 1. Banister River 2. Send in the Clowns 3. Innocenti 4. So it Goes 5. Nardis 6. Unknown Emotion/Hidden Place 7. Fishscale 8. Night Caoch 9. Big Mang 10. Summertime 11. It Takes a Thief 12. Devlin Reviews

Butch Baldassari & John Carlini "Reflections"
"...there's far more to this recording than fast picking. Taste, restraint, and style are the key." Dirty Linen Magazine
	"Reflections" Released 1999
"...the high lonesome blues from the hollows of Kentucky, syncopated string jazz from the boulevard cafés of Paris and fascinating rhythms echoing along the Broadways of uptown Manhattan all come together under one roof." -- Liner notes by David McCarty Butch Baldassari - Mandolin John Carlini - Acoustic Guitar Greg Cohen - Acoustic Bass Byron House - Acoustic Bass Dave Spicher - Acoustic Bass 1. The Game's Afoot 2. Piano Prelude II 3. Limehouse Blues 4. Saphrone 5. Reflections for Two Spanish Guitars 6. What's Doin 7. Winin Boy Blues 8. Spiritual/Evening Prayer Blues 9. The Minnie Ball of Shiloh 10. Twilight Waltz Reviews

David Grisman Quintet " Dawg '90"
"It wins bluegrass people over to jazz and jazz people over to bluegrass and rock people over to both." J. D. Kleinke - Bluegrass Unlimited		"John Carlini, a wily mainstream jazz veteran with an unerring feel for all idioms." Guitar Player Magazine
	"Dawg '90" Released 1990
Grammy-nominated collection of great acoustic music! David Grisman - mandolin Mark O'Connor - fiddle Matt Glaser - fiddle Matt Eakle - flute John Carlini - guitars James Kerwin - bass Joe Craven - percussion/strings 1. Pupville 2. Chili Dawg 3. Mad Max 4. O'Banion's Wake 5. Dawg Daze 6. 'Lil Samba 7. Learned Pigs 8. Gypsy Nights 9. Hot Club Swing 10. Sativa Reviews

Jethro Burns & Tiny Moore "Back to Back"
"...five instrumental genius legends, a broad range of material expertly arranged (John Carlini), and a visionary producer (David Grisman)..." From Don Stiernberg's liner notes
	"Back to Back" Released 2004
Tiny Moore - mandolin Jethro Burns - mandolin Eldon Shamblin - rhythm guitar Ray Brown - bass Shelly Manne - drums David Grisman - mandolin on 6 and 13. John Carlini - arranger 1. Back to Back 2. Diane* 3. In A Mellow Tone* 4. Real Laid Back 5. Flickin' My Pick 6. Moonlight Waltz* 7. Jethro's Tune 8. Swing '39 9. Out of Nowhere 10. Tickle Toe* 11. Tiny's Rag' 12. Groovin' High* 13. Maiden's Prayer Reviews

Louise Trotter & John Carlini "Fly Me To The Moon"

	"Fly Me To The Moon" Released 2003
Easy listening pop standards with jazz improvisations. "When Louise Trotter called me from Houston to ask me to be her accompanist at a "lever" harp festival concert in New Jersey, I was not sure what to expect, having never before played with a harpist. The experience was a joy! Since then we have played several concerts together which led to our recording of "Fly Me To The Moon". Playing music with Louise is always a pleasure. We hope that you enjoy the music." -- John Carlini Louise Trotter - harp John Carlini - guitar 1. On A Clear Day 2. Fly Me To The Moon 3. Malaguena - Besame Mucho 4. Never On Sunday 5. I Could Have Danced All Night 6. Enbraceable You 7. Around the World 8. Moonglow 9. Honeysuckle Rose 10. All The Things You Are 11. Tangerine 12. Twelth Street Rag 13. Stardust More Info

Andy Statman "Flatbush Waltz"
"Haunting, witty and swinging." Billboard	<	"...offers some of the most engrossing string music you're likely to hear... people will be studying it and talking about it for a long time to come." JIm Hatlo; Frets Magazine
	"Flatbush Waltz" Released 1981
The first mandolin improvisations in a contemporary jazz setting, as well as compositions utilizing a diversity of ethnic and modern traditions. -- Liner notes by Arnold Dreyblatt Andy Statman - mandolin John Carlini - guitar Marty Confurius - bass Dom Um Romáo - percussion Frank Clayton - drums Produced by Andy Statman and John Carlini. Arranger/Orchestrator - John Carlini 1. Flatbush Waltz 2. China 3. Away You Go 4. East Wind Blues 5. Ancestral Steppes 6. Fanfare 7. Meditation Signal 8. Barbara In The Morning 9. Bats and Belz 10. Twilight Blue

Bill Robinson & John Carlini "A Christmas Gift"
"Upon it's first playing, this CD became my favorite Christmas recording!" Dan Miller: Publisher; Flatpicking Guitar Magazine		"A masterpiece!" -- Tony Rice
	"A Christmas Gift" Released 1995
"Your beautiful Christmas album with Bill Robinson will be a welcome addition to our annual Holiday gathering." -- Tony Mottola "...a wonderfully warm and intimate album...this is a little gem from NJ musicians well worth seeking out." -- George Kanzler - Star Ledger Bill Robinson - vocals John Carlini - guitar Rob Paparozzi - harmonica* Earl May - bass Nick Prout - percussion (on track 6) 1. Winter Wonderland 2. Good King Wenceslas* 3. Silent Night* 4. Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! 5. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas 6. Up On The Rooftop* 7. The First Noel 8. O' Come All Ye Faithful* 9. It Came Upon A Midnight Clear* 10. Sleigh Ride 11. Away In A Manger 12. Medley: Do You Hear What I Hear/What Child Is This 13. We Wish You A Merry Christmas

Original Cast Recording "Song of Singapore"
"Director... and writer... take second place to John Carlini's orchestrations..." The New York Law Journal		"...the jazz quartet...is absolutely top-notch..." New York Post
	"Song of Singapore" Released 1992
Cast recording of the award-winning hot swing musical featuring Drama Desk-nominated orchestrations by John Carlini. Jon Gordon - Saxophone Robert Hipkens - trumpet/dobro guitar Art Baron - trombone Dennis Wilson - trombone Jacquey Maltby - vocals Eric Frandsen - guitar Michael Garin - piano Earl May - bass Oliver Jackson, Jr. - drums John Carlini - orchestrator/associate producer 1. Song of Singapore 2. Inexpensive Tango 3. I miss my home in Haarlem 4. You gotta do what you gotta do 5. The Rose of Rangoon 6. Necrology 7. Sunrise 8. Never pay musicians what they're worth 9. Harbour of Love 10. I can't remember 11. I want to get off of this Island/Harbour of Love 12. Foolish Geese 13. Serve it Up 14. Fly Away Rose 15. I Remember 16. Shake, Shake, Shake 17. We're Rich 18. Sunrise/Song of Singapore Reviews

Bruce Glover "Fragile"
"In the beginning there was Noise And Noise begat Rhythm And Rhythm begat Everything else"		“He's good at making it all sound easy. Being a trumpet player, I have to notice how good his tone was…more than the fluglehorn's natural sound…almost like someone talking when he played…” Charlie Stiernberg
	"Fragile" Released in 2005
Bruce Glover - flugelhorn/arranger/composer. 1. Funk not Funk 2. Spinning 3. Fragile 4. Ode to Billie Joe 5. Emilina 6.Laser 7. Nahlo's Dream 8. Bonkers 9. Field of Grace 10. Rico 11. Samba Nueva More Info

Caroline Mountain Band "Joke on the Puppy"
"Masterful! This music is old and it is new. It is music of the heart and of the Great American Soul. Go deep and listen!" From liner notes by John Carlini
	"Joke on the Puppy" Released 2009
Aron Rider - cello Michael Maher - banjo 1. Texas 2. Sittin' On Top Of The World 3. Bonaparte's Revenge 4. Willie Moore 5. Ashokan Farewell 6. Snake In The Woodshed 7. Forked Deer - Joke On The Puppy 8. Groundhog 9. Great Big Taters In Sandy Land 10. The Cuckoo 11. Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie 12. Sara Armstrong 13. Shelvin' Rock - Mike In The Wilderness 14. Man Of Constant Sorrow 15. Yew Piney Mountain 16. Cowboy Waltz

Bernie Coveney acoustic guitar "Whispering Pines"
"Bernie Coveney invites you to join him...down the many roads he's traveled in an instrumental journey home to a place called Whispering Pines."		"This is acoustic music born in the pines and the clean mountain air of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Put this on, close your eyes, and you're there!" John Carlini
	"Whispering Pines" Released 2007
Bernie Coveney- Acoustic Guitar Michael Mitchell - Fiddle Martin Scudder - Fiddle Abe Goorskey - Mandolin John Carlini - Acoustic Guitar Chris Luster - Bass 1. Lucky Lou 2. Cherry Wine 3. Whispering Pines 4. Autumn Falls 5. En la Frontera 6. Coming Home 7. Fair Well 8. New Love 9. Where's Joe 10. BJ's Rag 11. Still I Wonder 12. Soaring