Eric Tingstad (born December 16, 1954) is an American record producer, musician, songwriter and composer.He was born and raised in Seattle, Washington.Best known as a fingerstyle guitarist, Tingstad has performed, recorded, and produced alternative country, blues, americana, rock, smooth jazz, ambient, and New-age music.Tingstad frequently collaborates with woodwinds player Nancy Rumbel as Tingstad and Rumbel.