Tony Trischka - Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
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Artist: Tony TrischkaEdition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2007-01-23
Music Label: Rounder / Umgd
Soundtracks:
- Farewell Bllues
- Bon Aqua Blues
- Fox On The Run
- Twilight Kingdom
- Run Mountain
- Escher's Waltz
- Doggy Salt
- The Crow
- Ivory Toad Of Catalan
- Arcadia
- Old Cane Pole
- Live And Let Live
- Armando's Children
- Plunkin' Rag
Free Music Notes for Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular
Free Music Review: Magnificent Banjos; Bluegrass/Newgrass Sampler
Hit: 5 Stars
I could not possibly add depth to the the excellent reviews already listed here. So I will write for the novice listener.
Most of those who have never gotten into Banjo music think of the claw hammer (read LOUD) style of playing that is featured in most traditional bluegrass music. Most of the negative reviews you will read here are from those who only like that "traditional" style, which is funny when you realize that Bluegrass is a much younger form than Jazz and really only a few years older than Rock and Roll (Chuck Berry clearly borrowed styles from Monroe who was his slightly older contemporary).
This album covers both Bluegrass and Newgrass and even some "modern" forms (the rambling, spare duet with Fleck). It has an Indy Rocker like Chris Thile coming back to his roots and a comedian coming back to one of his old hobbies. So it really is not strictly a bluegrass album, despite the title.
And it's not all loud. There are lots of very delicate fingerings and duets that are quite subtle and even soft, if you can imagine the Banjo being played that way. Some of the arrangements are straightforward, but most are playful, original and some are suites of musical styles.
This is the best introduction to Banjo Music that I could possibly imagine, a true sampler of great players in diverse styles.
Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular Poster
How much banjo can one fan stand? This release should delight those five-string aficionados for whom too much plunk is never enough. Veteran virtuoso Tony Trischka enlists the services of fellow banjoists ranging from seminal inspirations (Earl Scruggs) to pupils and acolytes (B?la Fleck, Alison Brown) to wild cards (comedian Steve Martin) for a series of duets supported by stellar bluegrass musicians such as Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, and members of Union Station. Most of the tracks are instrumentals, though Dudley Connelly provides vocals on traditional bluegrass standards such as "Fox on the Run" and "Live and Let Live," with Nickel Creek mandolinist Chris Thile and frequent duo partner Michael Davis teaming for harmonies on "Run Mountain." The musical interplay throughout is predictably superb, but the three cuts pairing Trischka with Fleck suggest that another extended teaming of mentor and prized student would truly be something special. --Don McLeeseDouble Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular marks acclaimed banjo innovator Tony Trischka's return to acoustic bluegrass terrain - with a unique twist. Joined by a luminous roster of fellow five-stringers, Trischka travels down the rarely-explored avenue of full-band two-banjo bluegrass. Trischka's innate gifts as a musician and arranger, coupled with his unrivaled knowledge of banjo history and technique, ensure that the performances on Double Banjo are both provocative and tasteful, ranging from tightly-reigned and harmonious to spacious and exploratory. Classically styled and dynamic, yet still finding new ways to expand timeless traditions, Double Banjo is bluegrass as only Tony Trischka can envision it.
Featured banjo players include Earl Scruggs, Steve Martin, B??la Fleck, Alison Brown, Tom Adams, Bill Emerson, Kenny Ingram, Scott Vestal, and Noam Pikelny, performing alongside Chris Thile, Dudley Connell, Tony Rice, Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Ron Stewart, Michael Daves, and more.
"A great CD! Fine picking!" -Earl Scruggs
"Tony's jovial wit and deep love of the banjo and acoustic music has infected and lifted me many times. Always a trailblazer, Tony plays the banjo like Tony Trischka. And many other people around the world would love to do the same." -Jerry Douglas
"Wow what a CD. For banjo lovers everywhere a Tony Trischka recording is high on the list of acquisitions. When you check out the list of players who join Tony on this project you realize that it is a must have. Get it right now so you can start enjoying it immediately." -Jorma Kaukonen
"I've known Tony Trischka for a long time, and I've always admired his inventiveness. Wherever he goes musically, he always keeps it interesting - and when it comes to bluegrass, he's got a right hand that just won't quit!" -Del McCoury
"I don't give out blurbs anymore!" -Steve Martin
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