Legendary guitarist Muriel Anderson is combining music and meals with her Acoustic Chef cookbook and CD, offering photos and stories with each recipe. Available just in time for the holiday season, the book is meant to remind readers of the simple pleasures of sharing music, meals and laughter with friends. In its pages, Muriel shares easy and unique recipes from her tours around the world — with award-winning music written to go with each. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Anderson’s Music for Life Alliance, supporting music programs for students in need.
Just as different beverages go well with different dishes, Anderson believes the right music can complement the experience of cooking and eating. The music on the CD, mostly original songs composed for the project, ranges as widely as Anderson’s travels, including a gypsy dance “Paprika” to accompany goulash and the wild throat singing on “Tuvan Horseman,” sung by the Alash group while they were helping Muriel make their unique lamb dumplings. Muriel’s French vocals on “Under Paris Skies” are underscored by riffs by none other than Django’s grandson Lulo Reinhardt. The plaintive tune “The Immigrant” is contrasted by a rowdy roots medley with fiddle player Michael Cleveland. The CD was recently nominated for “Best Album” in the Concept/International category at the W.A.M Awards.
“On my concert tours around the world, the most treasured memories are the wonderful people I meet, the amazing meals and the music we have shared,” Anderson said. “Sometimes we migrate to the kitchen where my friends might share a treasured family recipe and invite me to join in the cooking process. This book and the accompanying CD are reflective of my live shows, bringing you with me on a virtual tour around the world. I hope you enjoy it!”
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