Whether serving as a session musician, solo artist, or soundtrack composer, Ry Cooder's chameleon-like fretted instrument virtuosity, songwriting, and choices of material encompass an incredibly eclectic range of North American musical styles. Albums included are: The Long Riders (1980); Music From Alamo Bay (1985); Paris, Texas (1985); Blue City (1986); Crossroads (1986); Johnny Handsome (1989); Trespass (1993).