tingstad and rumbel

"If there are such things as musical constants in the universe, Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel must appear on any such list. Few, if any, artists consistently, through the years, have delivered such a consistent flow of quality music. The duo who hails from the Pacific Northwest are possessed of unassailable integrity and immense talent. Acoustic instrumental music simply doesnt get any better period. It shouldnt come as any surprise that these two supremely talented musicians have released yet another excellent album. "A Moments Peace" deserves a place on the CD shelf of any acoustic music lover, no matter how many previous Tingstad and Rumbel recordings already sit there. The CD earns my highest recommendation with almost laughable ease."



Bill Binkelman, Producer and Host Wind and Wire

KFAI-FM Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN



Grammy Award winners Eric Tingstad and Nancy Rumbel have performed, recorded and traveled together for over 20 years with 19 albums to their credit. Eric Tingstad is a composer who plays guitar. Nancy Rumbel is one of the world's premiere oboe and English horn players and a virtuoso of the double ocarina.



Eric and Nancy began their collaboration in 1985. Their debut album, The Gift, quickly became a holiday classic. The next 20 years has seen countless reviews including The New York Times, The Washington Post, Billboard and number one debuts on radio charts. In 1998, American Acoustic was honored as "Acoustic Instrumental Album of the Year. A Carnegie Hall appearance in 2000. And in 2003 they received a Grammy Award for "Acoustic Garden."