Doc Watson - Rare Performances 1982-1993 (2003)

Overview

Features performances of Doc Watson ranging from his 1950s musical partner, pianist Jack Williams, to his son Merle (seen playing exquisite slide guitar)... Also with Ricky Skaggs (singing and playing mandolin in a Monroe Brothers style set), and a stellar string and featuring Mark O'Connor, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck, David Grisman and Jerry Douglas. This collection ends with a solo set from Doc which brings his music full circle to the straightforward simplicity with which it was first presented during the 1960s folk revival.