Aubrey Haynie's debut, recorded at the ripe old age of 23, is a tour de force in bluegrass, country, and Western swing instrumentals. Taking the title track from
Haynie's version of the
Flatt & Scruggs classic,
Doin' My Time never disappoints, as the young artist effortlessly tosses off amazing renditions of traditionals like "Cherokee Shuffle," "Dark Hollow," and "Turkey in the Straw." The jazzy "Cracker Jack" and the Texas swing of "Foolin' Around" are also exceptional. Just as impressive are
Haynie's own entries into the genre, with the solemn "Leavin' Rosine," featuring
Bela Fleck and
Jerry Douglas, "Montgomery Bell," and the gorgeous "Austin's Dream," on which
Haynie adds tenor guitar to his fiddle. Given time, these could be the songs that the next generation of bluegrass musicians will be learning, and
Haynie's, being young enough, will still be around to teach them firsthand. ~ Matt Fink