Sunnyland
"Emotion and Expression, Gerhard's ability to execute is always at the service of the myriad moods of the blues." --Dan Forte (Vintage Guitar Magazine)Through crisp, virtuosic fingerstyle guitar playing laced with  feelings mainly centered on quiet jubilation, soloist Gerhard takes listeners to a special place in this collection of original blues and traditional gospel.  The Grammy winner dedicates "Avalon Train" to Mississippi John Hurt and "Either Way She Walks" to Tampa Red, but he's telling only his own lively stories on strings.  Throughout the 14 -song program, he receives high marks in tonal control, clarity, choice of tempo and creative use of open tuning. --DOWNBEAT MagazineGuitar Wizard Ed Gerhard turns his attention  to  the blues on Sunnyland, a fine  collection of instrumentals  with the warm ,  relaxed feel of a late summer evening.  Gerhard coaxes a mellow tone from his instruments (mainly Martins), fingerpicking and sliding his  way through a few spirituals, including "Amazing  Grace" and "Just a closer walk with Thee", and  a raft of his  own compositions. Fans of acoustic music will appreciate these subtly masterful , heartfelt  performances. --Blues Revue Aug/Sept '07