Try Me One More Time

Released in 2007, 'Try Me One More Time' marked David Bromberg's first studio recording in 18 years, following a lengthy hiatus spent as a master violin maker and restorer. This Grammy-nominated collection is a radical departure from his earlier, often boisterous 'Big Band' arrangements, featuring Bromberg entirely solo and unaccompanied. The tracklist is a curated tour through the Great American Roots songbook, featuring interpretations of Robert Johnson, Reverend Gary Davis, and Elizabeth Cotten. Sonically, the album is defined by its dry, intimate production and Bromberg's evolved vocal profile; his voice had deepened into a resonant baritone during his time away from the industry. Critics highlighted the 'undiminished bloom' of his fingerpicking, noting that the technical virtuosity remained sharp despite the long absence. It stands as the most vulnerable and technically focused document of his career.