Leo Lab ‎– LEO LAB CD 060 1999

If you've never heard a free-style jazz duet between a balalaika and a dobro, and you have a desire to do so, this CD should appeal to you. Actually, this is much more than a novelty album, as Feigin strums his guitar-like balalaika and classical guitar through seven jazz duets with Elliot Sharp (dobro), Davey Williams (electric guitar), Craig Hultgren (cello), LaDonna Smith (violin), and Eugene Chadbourne(banjo and guitar). The star billing is entirely appropriate, as each track is a stunning display of string improvisation. There is lots of variety as not only do the instruments and players alternate, but so do the free improvisations. Surprisingly accessible and at times even soothing, there is plenty of stridency, too. The duel with Hultgren is a particular highlight, as the violinist dances gingerly, without missing a step. Feigin (no relation to Leo Feigin, the producer) is strong throughout and a perfect partner.
AllMusic Review by Steve Loewy

1. Both Kinds Of Music 12:02
   Balalaika – Misha Feigin
   Dobro – Elliot Sharp
2. Balalaikofrenia 4:29
   Balalaika – Misha Feigin
   Electric Guitar – Davey Williams
   Performer [Dancing On A Big Wooden Box] – LaDonna Smith
3. Moondance 9:39
   Cello – Craig Hultgren
   Classical Guitar – Misha Feigin
4. Zohar Cafe Blues 3:46
   Balalaika – Misha Feigin
   Dobro – Elliot Sharp
5. BBQ-Powered Mission To Outer Space 11:37
   Classical Guitar – Misha Feigin
   Electric Guitar – Davey Williams
6. String Theory Revisited 11:54
   Classical Guitar – Misha Feigin
   Violin – LaDonna Smith
7. A Meter Violation 16:27
   Banjo, Guitar – Eugene Chadbourne
   Classical Guitar, Balalaika – Misha Feigin