Dick Kimmell, Leo Rosenstein - Road To Braemar

Review by A Fitzgerald Breland, B.A., M.P.A.

Road To Braemar is an impressive album that showcases the musical talents of Dick Kimmell and Leo Rosenstein. The album is a collection of traditional Scottish tunes, played with passion and skill. The duo's instrumentation is masterful, with Kimmell on the fiddle and Rosenstein on the guitar and mandolin. The pair's chemistry is evident throughout the album, as they seamlessly blend their instruments to create a rich and vibrant sound. From the haunting melody of "The Dark Island" to the lively jig of "The Atholl Highlanders," Road To Braemar is a captivating journey through Scotland's musical heritage. Kimmell and Rosenstein's arrangements are both faithful to the original tunes and creatively inventive, with unexpected twists and turns that keep the listener engaged. This is an album that will appeal to fans of traditional Scottish music, as well as anyone who appreciates skilled musicianship and heartfelt performances. Road To Braemar is a triumph of musical collaboration, and a testament to the enduring power of Scotland's musical traditions.