Between 1996 and 2003, Jack West released five remarkable albums with his evolving band Curvature. The recordings showcased West on 6 and 8-string acoustic guitar in small, acoustic ensembles including marimba, second acoustic guitar, saxophone, percussion, and pedal steel. Essential Curvature is a Best-Of Collection. Jack West's music is a new genre of American acoustic music influenced by jazz, rock, folk, and funk, in equal measure - one that features extraordinary acoustic guitar playing.A1. Big IdeasA2. SlinkyA3. Interaction ShiftA4. Not TouchingB1. This Life May Be Monitored (For Quality Assurance)B2. Moon With A ViewB3. Something About The DreamB4. Quarter Past StocktonC1. Nigel's DreamC2. Oil VeinC3. Colored ShellsC4. Closer To The SkyD1. HelicopterD2. Backwards Over BendD3. True SouthD4. Christina's Song

Tracklist:

1. Big Ideas
2. Slinky
3. Interaction Shift
4. Not Touching
5. This Life May Be Monitored (For Quality Assurance)
6. Moon with a View
7. Something About the Dream
8. Quarter Past Stockton
9. Nigel's Dream
10. Oil Vein
11. Colored Shells
12. Closer to the Sky
13. Helicopter
14. Backwards Over Bend
15. True South
16. Christina's Song

UPC: 616444103827
Label: Ota Records
Release Date: 2.6.26
Format: New Vinyl Record