Father Goose

The inimitable, roly-poly Father Goose has more cameos on his new album than a hip-hop mega-star. Guests range from Dan Zanes and Sheryl Crow to lesser-known but truly wonderful musicians like Haitian drummer and singer Gaston Jean-Baptiste. But the good Father runs the show, shining on classic Caribbean songs from Jamaica, Haiti and even farther afield -- as well as the odd gospel classic and early American ballad. This album sparkles with the kind of innocent fun kids immediately adore; chalk up another triumph for the Dan Zanes family.