The music on the Mark Twain soundtrack is a combin ation oof songs from Twain's lifetime and more re cent composition that neverthless help conjure up images of Twain's long and eventful life.

25 tracks, starting with one of Satchmo's earliest recordings as a sideman with King Oliver, "Chimes Blues," followed by "West End Blues" and "Potato Head Blues" with the Hot Five, and on to "Ain't... more

Inspired by the successful Civil War documentary from Ken Burns, this powerful soundtrack tackles many diverse musical styles from traditional folk and bluegrass to black gospel and outlaw country.