Between 1996 and 2003, Jack West released five remarkable albums with his evolving band Curvature. The recordings showcased West on 6 and 8-string acoustic guitar in small, acoustic ensembles including marimba, second acoustic guitar, saxophone, percussion, and pedal steel. Essential Curvature is a Best-Of Collection. Jack West's music is a new genre of American acoustic music influenced by jazz, rock, folk, and funk, in equal measure - one that features extraordinary acoustic guitar playing.A1. Big IdeasA2. SlinkyA3. Interaction ShiftA4. Not TouchingB1. This Life May Be Monitored (For Quality Assurance)B2. Moon With A ViewB3. Something About The DreamB4. Quarter Past StocktonC1. Nigel's DreamC2. Oil VeinC3. Colored ShellsC4. Closer To The SkyD1. HelicopterD2. Backwards Over BendD3. True SouthD4. Christina's Song