Mary Halvorson is one of the most acclaimed guitarists of her generation-a virtuoso improviser, distinctive composer, arranger and a deep student of the jazz guitar. Here she joins forces with living legend Bill Frisell to pay tribute to Johnny Smith, a guitarist who has been a huge influence on them both. Performing 9 ballads associated with Smith and his classic composition Walk Don't Run, this is an essential CD of soulful guitar duets by two of the most beloved and original guitarists in modern jazz. A beautiful cd of ballads like you have never heard them before!Moonlight in Vermont * The Maid with the Flaxen Hair * Scarlet Ribbons for Her Hair * In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning * Shenandoah * The Nearness of You * Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair * Old Folks * Misty * Walk Don't Run