Willie Nelson's endless search for creative inspiration has taken him across the roadmap of modern popular music, rewriting the rules along the way. Crossing barriers and, in turn, redefining what country and consequently what pop music could be, he has utilized an ever-broadening palette of stylistic color and texture to define what makes his sound so distinct.

On his latest release, Night & Day ( FreeFalls Entertainment/ Pedernales Records), Willie Nelson satisfies a long-held desire to put together an album of instrumental versions of some of his favorite music. "I like instrumental music because you can put it on and go about your business, driving down the road," Willie notes. "Without the distraction of a story to follow, you can make up your own stories." On the heels of the highly touted Teatro (Island Records), Night & Day is a collection of compositions that have influenced and inspired Willie through the years. From the standard songbook comes the jazzy "Sweet Georgia Brown," "September In The Rain," and Cole Porter's "All The Things You Are." Willie also pays homage to the great gypsy jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt with " Vous Et Moi " and " Nuages ."

With just a few well-chosen songs, a band of simpatico family by his side, a beat up guitar and a heart full of experience and honest emotion, Willie Nelson's Night & Day brings you a delightful garden in which to let your own stories grow.