It’s all about a guitar: the HOLY GRAIL of contemporary gypsy instruments. Made in 1987 by master luthier John Monteleone alongside the creator of the iconic Selmer gypsy guitar, Mario Maccaferri. Eleven instrumental tracks composed by Dario Napoli and played by the Dario Napoli Trio. (Click "Read More" to see the rest of the story.)

Guitar virtuoso Dario Napoli, solid rhythm guitarist Tommaso Papini, and veteran bassist Tonino De Sensi (collectively “Modern Manouche Project”) play their hearts out in this collection of jazz and gypsy jazz instrumentals. Django Reinhardt and Wes Montgomery would be proud.

John Malcolm Penn wrote all the songs, played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and even stirred the beans once in a while. The songs are all about L.A. or places within a day’s drive of there. Lots of us just kept on driving and didn’t look back.

Fabulous singing, meaningful musical stories, all against an intricately woven tapestry of notes from some of the world’s greatest acoustic players: Jens Krüger (banjo/guitar), Uwe Krüger (guitar), Adam Steffy (mandolin), Rob Ickes (dobro), and Rusty Holloway (bass).

Eclectic mix of acoustic jazz, blues and popular tunes featuring Don Stiernberg (mandolin), Curt Morrrison, Brian Wilke, John Moulder, and Paulinho Garcia (guitar), Jim Cox (bass), Geraldo de Oliveira and Jeff Thomas (percussion).

Acoustic jazz in an ensemble setting, by two titans of the stringed instrument world (Don Stiernberg, mandolin; John Carlini, guitar) , ably accompanied by Jim Cox (bass) and Phil Gratteau (drums). Overall, a laid back romantic album suitable for a quiet, cozy evening.

Eleven original instrumentals featuring the Dario Napoli Trio. Laid-back, straight-ahead, melodic music accented by Geraldo De Olveira’s tasteful Brazilian percussion. A melange of gentle Gypsy swing and contemporary jazz. Lush, romantic, and atmospheric. Pairs well with a smoky red and that special person.

A compilation of songs donated by some of acoustic music’s most respected and gifted artists. Six tracks about cats; six about dogs. All Blue Night Records’ profits from this release will be donated to animal welfare organizations.

John Malcolm Penn’s acoustic roots and fascination with all things historical conjured up a variety of mental images, including small town struggles, savory and unsavory characters, and historical events, with a few catchy instrumentals thrown in for good measure.

John Malcolm Penn is a cornucopia of talent and taste. All tracks here are Penn originals. He sang all the vocal parts and played all the instruments. Not enough for ya? He engineered the entire project too. Oh yeah, and the title track (“Hangtown Fry”) is about an omelet — recipe included in the lyrics.

Straight-ahead acoustic jazz setting forth guitarist John Carlini’s fabulous touch, tasteful chordal textures, and clear, crisp notes. This one is a guitarist’s dream. It makes women swoon, grown men cry, and childbirth a pleasure!

Acoustic jazz featuring legendary mandolinist Don Stiernberg. Other “cats”: Curt Morrison (guitar), Jim Cox (bass), Ron DeWar and Richie Fudoli (tenor sax), Russ Phillips (trombone), Alejo Poveda (percussion), Art Davis (flugelhorn), Kevin Conneley (drums), and Greg “Spats” Studebaker (muted cornet). This one swings.

In “Folk Remedies” Steve Spurgin teams up with Jim Hurst (guitar) and Missy Raines (upright bass) to bring you twelve tracks of great acoustic music. Steve’s songs are epic poems carried to you through his sonorous baritone voice. Pure magic.

One fabulous singer (Steve Spurgin), one guitar, and fourteen songs recorded live. No studio trickery. It’s like you’re in the living room with Steve, his guitar, and some his favorite songs (e.g., “Church Street Blues”, “Darcy Farrow”). Also includes Steve’s “The Light’s Still on at Trixie’s.)

Legendary guitarist Dan Crary dazzles here with edgy, unique arrangements and stellar guest artists Keith Little (banjo), John Reischman (mandolin), Steve Spurgin (bass guitar and vocals, Martin Stevens (fiddle), and Don Stiernberg, (mandolin). Killer instrumentals and rock solid vocals.

An all acoustic, all instrumental collection of swing classics featuring improvisational interplay among mandolin, guitar and upright bass — all played by recognized masters of their instruments. Don Stiernberg (mandolin), Jeff Jenkins (guitar), and Rusty Holloway (bass). Man, these guys swing hard!

Mandolinist Don Stiernberg and guitarist John Carlini pay instrumental tribute to George Gershwin, with tasteful accompaniment by bassist Jim Cox and drummer Phil Gratteau. All together, they make up one of the hippest acoustic jazz quartets on the planet.

Acoustic jazz in an ensemble setting, featuring legendary mandolinist Don Stiernberg and a select grouping of Chicago’s finest improvisational instrumentalists: Jim Cox (bass), Curt Morrison (guitar), Art Davis (flugelhorn, trumpet), Richie Fudoli (tenor saxophone), Russ Phillips (trombone), Alejo Poveda (percussion).