2010 two CD set comprising of two albums from the British Progressive Rock guitarist. 2001’s Natural Timbre is his first entirely acoustic studio project, and it’s a rewarding blend of styles and influences. Over the course of 18 songs, Howe plays a variety of guitars, mandolins, basses, and other stringed instruments, and is joined on some tracks by violinist Anna Palm, multi-instrumentalist Andrew Jackman, or his son, drummer Dylan Howe. The Progressive Rock foundation of Natural Timbre is obvious, but New Age, Country, Blues, Jazz, and classical angles abound too. Portraits of Bob Dylan, shows Steve Howe producing some amazing cover versions of Bob Dylan classics. The album features surprise guests such as Steve’s son- Dylan Howe, and also Steve’s fellow Yes members Jon Anderson and Geoff Downes. Store for Music.
