Stage Left

Stage Left is Martin Barre's fourth solo CD, (in reference to his hallowed position on the Jethro Tull stage assignment). Featuring 13 instrumental tracks (and one with vocals, "Don't Say a Word"), the Jethro Tull guitarist moves through a wide range of guitar-based styles including (but not limited to) classical and blues acoustics, progressive rock, and 80s-styled finger picking. In Jethro Tull, Martin Barre is known for his keen attention to tone and detail. His smooth transitions from rhythm to lead as well as his clearly stated melodies are all prevalent in "Stage Left."

Track listing

• Disk - Total time 51:06

1. "Count the Chickens"
2. "As Told By"
3. "A French Correction"
4. "Murphy's Law"
5. "My Favourite Things"
6. "After You After Me"
7. "D.I.Y."
8. "Spanish Tears"
9. "Stage Fright"
10. "Winter Snowscape"
11. "Nelly Returns"
12. "Celestial Servings"
13. "I Raise My Glass to You"
14. "Don't Say a Word"

Personnel

• Martin Barre – Guitars
• Jonathan Noyce – Bass
• Andrew Giddings – Keyboards
• Darren Mooney – Drums
• Simon Burrett – Vocals (on "Don't Say a Word")

Release details

• 2003, UK, RandM Records RAMCD002, Release date 4 August 2003, CD
• 2003, USA, Fuel 2000 061327, Release date 12 August 2003, CD