Paul Simon / New York 2008 (2CDR)

◆Howard Gilman Opera House, Brooklyn Acamdemy of Music, Brooklyn, NY, 23rd April 2008
Disc 1
1. American Tune [with The Roches]
2. Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard
3. Graceland [by Grizzly Bear]
4. Mother and Child Reunion [by Grizzly Bear]
5. Peace Like A River [by Olu Dara]
6. Nobody [by Olu Dara]
7. Slip Slidin' Away [by Olu Dara]
8. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover [by Olu Dara]
9. Still Crazy After All These Years [by Olu Dara]
10. Another Galaxy [by The Roches]
11. Cecilia [by The Roches]
12. America [by Josh Groban]
13. Silent Eyes* [by Josh Groban]
14. A Bridge Over Troubled Water [with Josh Groban]

Disc 2
1. Gone At Last [by Gillian Welsh]
2. Duncan [by Gillian Welsh]
3. The Boxer [with Gillian Welsh]
4. The Sound Of Silence [with Gillian Welsh]
5. Mrs. Robinson
6. Train in the Distance
7. How Can You Live In the Northeast
8. The Only Living Boy In New York [Everyone]
9. Late In The Evening [Everyone]

*Additional Performers on "Silent Eyes": Souren Baronian- Duduk, Steve Gorn - Flute, Foday Musa Suso - Kora, Rob Schwimmer - Hammond Organ

◇band personnel;
Tony Cedras (accordion, keyboards)
Steve Gadd (drums)
Jamey Haddad (percussion)
Bakithi Kumalo (bass)
Vincent Nguini (guitar)
Andrew Snitzer (saxophone) & Mark Stewart (guitar, saxophone)

This highly anticipated 2008 live performance, titled "American Tunes," is a complete recording of the April 23rd NY show, captured in ultra-high-quality audience recording. Held from April 23rd to 27th at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in NY, "American Tunes" featured Paul Simon performing a selection of songs from his long career, accompanied by a hand-picked lineup of guest artists. This historic performance is captured in the finest audience recording. The backing band, including Steve Gadd and other familiar faces, provides perfect support.