Dave Easley - Byways of the Moon

Jazz and Rock Standards Through the Prism of the Pedal Steel Guitar

Dave Easley – Byways of the Moon (2021)

“Byways of the Moon” presents a set of exquisite instrumental pieces performed by pedal steel guitar maestro Dave Easley and his colleagues. Although most of the album centers on contemporary jazz, Easley easily crosses into spirited blues, rock and Americana.

On “Byways of the Moon”, Easley delivers fascinating new versions of familiar compositions by jazz and rock masters like Joe Zawinul, John Coltrane, Led Zeppelin, Carla Bley and others.

Dave Easley has worked with a wide range artists including Brian Blade, Joni Mitchell, Peter Rowan (Dharma Blues), Ruthie Foster, Psychic Temple, and Coco Robicheaux.

The lineup includes Dave Easley on pedal steel guitar; Cathlene Pineda on Wurlitzer electric piano; Chad Taylor on drums; and Dave Tranchina on double bass.

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