Alison Brown Quartet — Mambo Banjo
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EXCELLENT!! Thanx RP!
![dance](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_dance.gif)
![banana piano](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananapiano.gif)
![angel](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_angel.gif)
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Cat Empire breaking out any second......
Samantho wrote:
I Agree! Thanx RP!
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great improv across all the instruments! 8 minimum!
I Agree! Thanx RP!
![angel](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_angel.gif)
![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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I like this - the piano is particularly good.
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great improv across all the instruments! 8 minimum!
What a delightful song!
DanielHLloyd wrote:
. . . all evidence to the contrary.
That HAS to be the amazing Bela Fleck on banjo. #whoelse?
. . . all evidence to the contrary.
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Thank you RP.
DanielHLloyd wrote:
Wouldn't you like to hear a duet?
That HAS to be the amazing Bela Fleck on banjo. #whoelse?
Wouldn't you like to hear a duet?
That HAS to be the amazing Bela Fleck on banjo. #whoelse?
bluematrix wrote:
John Burr.
Yes, the banjo is good, but whoever is tearing up the keyboards is most impressive as well.
John Burr.
Listen to this track at the best possible stereo set, or headphones! Wow!
This track is ON FIRE!
I can't sit still. ![dancing banana](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana.gif)
![dancing banana](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana.gif)
Bought the CD because of this track.
So good !! I will have to listen more, as This is a great, newfound. Thank you !
i seem to have lost control of my legs..🕺
TheKing2 wrote:
I guess you never saw a Grateful Dead Show live; If you had, you would understand Drum Solos...and duets!
nice pianosolo!
(and I've never understood drum solos)
(and I've never understood drum solos)
I guess you never saw a Grateful Dead Show live; If you had, you would understand Drum Solos...and duets!
The drummer sure gets a workout on this song! Love it! Extra points just for that.
retropier wrote:
More banjo w/salsa!
Yay (almost)salsa with banjo!![drunk](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_drunk.gif)
Give me more salsa!
![drunk](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_drunk.gif)
Give me more salsa!
More banjo w/salsa!
Yes, the banjo is good, but whoever is tearing up the keyboards is most impressive as well.
nice pianosolo!
(and I've never understood drum solos)
(and I've never understood drum solos)
I don't care for banjo. ...up until now, the only exception was Bela Fleck! ...now I have 2 exceptions! ...Allison Brown is great!
crockydile wrote:
Advice I once received from a banjo player on how to level a music festival stage: Place banjo player center stage, adjust jacks until he drools from both sides of his mouth.
Not a banjo fan. ![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Advice I once received from a banjo player on how to level a music festival stage: Place banjo player center stage, adjust jacks until he drools from both sides of his mouth.
TerryS wrote:
Limpo, I could probably arrange a date for you with Rabbi_Phil, based on your last sentence. Just sayin'
Would that be kosher?
Limpo, I could probably arrange a date for you with Rabbi_Phil, based on your last sentence. Just sayin'
Would that be kosher?
Markets are down but my spirits are up. Thanks to this tune. A solid 9!
at first I thought this was chocolate rain![umbrella](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/umbrella.gif)
![umbrella](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/umbrella.gif)
Nice
jambo wrote:
I think so...banjo is cool! And to learn more about her I found her Wiki page is helpful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
i love it when everybody else seems to have known about something as amazing as this but i've missed the entire thing. that there is a banjo in this makes it more cooler . . . no?
I think so...banjo is cool! And to learn more about her I found her Wiki page is helpful: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Yay (almost)salsa with banjo!![drunk](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_drunk.gif)
Give me more salsa!
![drunk](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_drunk.gif)
Give me more salsa!
Happy Happy Happy!![banana piano](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananapiano.gif)
![banana piano](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananapiano.gif)
i love it when everybody else seems to have known about something as amazing as this but i've missed the entire thing. that there is a banjo in this makes it more cooler . . . no?
İts really nice to hear it. thank you RP
On_The_Beach wrote:
This banjo music by a banjo player would be so much better without the banjo.![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Always nice to find a bit of shade in this summer heat! ;)
This banjo music by a banjo player would be so much better without the banjo.
![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Always nice to find a bit of shade in this summer heat! ;)
Jelani wrote:
This banjo music by a banjo player would be so much better without the banjo.![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
This would have been gorgeous without that banjo.
Just too acidic.
Just too acidic.
This banjo music by a banjo player would be so much better without the banjo.
![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
This would have been gorgeous without that banjo.
Just too acidic.
Just too acidic.
Wow. um, what else? Hm. Nope. Just Wow.
You're right, because the Weather Channel would be insulted.
I'm going to say something that's true, and probably insulting even though I don't mean it to be so -- this sounds very much like something I might hear on the Weather Channel. (I like it, though!)
Nice to hear eclectic Banjo from other than Bela Fleck!
appreciating this morning's diversity
This is a musical slingshot of two different cultures. Great journey from one to the other and then there is the blend of both, very nice.. I danced Salsa in the kitchen to it. More than fun.
Thought it was Fleck, nice surprise! Going to check this album out further!
rabbi_phil wrote:
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Lucky your perspective wasn't looking up from a hosptal bed!
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Lucky your perspective wasn't looking up from a hosptal bed!
rabbi_phil wrote:
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Now Phil .. next time invite both sisters at the same time. Play The Scissor Sisters "Take Your Momma Out Tonight" and drink cheap wine.
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Now Phil .. next time invite both sisters at the same time. Play The Scissor Sisters "Take Your Momma Out Tonight" and drink cheap wine.
Limpopoking wrote:
Limpo, I could probably arrange a date for you with Rabbi_Phil, based on your last sentence. Just sayin'
Wow!... and there I was, thinking Bela Fleck & Chick Corea had got together again (behind my back) and made something new.
WOW!
(Ok, I'm just a slut for good banjo)
WOW!
(Ok, I'm just a slut for good banjo)
Limpo, I could probably arrange a date for you with Rabbi_Phil, based on your last sentence. Just sayin'
Wow!... and there I was, thinking Bela Fleck & Chick Corea had got together again (behind my back) and made something new.
WOW!
(Ok, I'm just a slut for good banjo)
WOW!
(Ok, I'm just a slut for good banjo)
fantastic
Jeff09 wrote:
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Tasty! I played claw hammer banjo a long time ago, and always thought it could be a good jazz instrument. Bela Fleck didn't do it for me.
interesting. for what it's worth my ex chased me around the basement with a claw hammer a long time ago.she too thought it was a good instrument for the job. (escaped with only minor injuries and a new perspective on inviting her sister over when she was away) (bela fleck didn't figure in to the equation)
Rotterdam wrote:
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
actually...
in collaboration with Béla Fleck she won the 2000 Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
actually...
in collaboration with Béla Fleck she won the 2000 Grammy for Best Country Instrumental Performance
What's not to like?
And how about Steve Martin? I've been seeing several live show of his lately, and Utube has videos of him with Earl Scruggs on Letterman's show. You can see what I mean and play cuts from his new album "The Crow" on www.npr.org also.
There seems to be enough RP interest and enjoyment of many styles of bluegrass, so, other than his pesonal quirky songs, he plays a mean banjo on many styles — a really good player!
Anyone else listenen without prejudice to all good music?
There seems to be enough RP interest and enjoyment of many styles of bluegrass, so, other than his pesonal quirky songs, he plays a mean banjo on many styles — a really good player!
Anyone else listenen without prejudice to all good music?
Tasty! I played claw hammer banjo a long time ago, and always thought it could be a good jazz instrument. Bela Fleck didn't do it for me.
Bill must be in a dancing mood today. ^_^
Cool!! 8/10
Rotterdam wrote:
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
Bela Fleck is the only concert I've walked out on, about halfway through, bored out of my mind and I had wanted to go.
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
Bela Fleck is the only concert I've walked out on, about halfway through, bored out of my mind and I had wanted to go.
DaveInVA wrote:
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
Reminds me of Bella Fleck... not bad
You know, I am glad that you mentioned Bela Fleck. I recently saw him in th Netherlands, and he was trying out something new, musically. It was absolutly awful!!!
I like this, though... Lovely use of banjo.
![{#Clap} {#Clap}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
Not a banjo fan. ![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
![{#Rolleyes} {#Rolleyes}](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_rolleyes.gif)
WOW follow link to her website and watch the vid AMAZING !!!!!
Reminds me of Bella Fleck... not bad
Awesome
wow that piano sounds like joe sample big time
Excellent CD....
So how cool is this? Neat song!
just can't get into this kind of stuff. It's toe -tapping background---that's about it.
Although the use of banjo is interesting!
I hear shades of the Sex and the City intro in this...
¡Sabrossura!
Very nice groove on a Sunday morn.
Thanks!
very good
![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
yeeeeahhh, dancing the office away.... *stepstepstep*
![banana jumprope](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananajumprope.gif)
I'm loving this.
![dancing banana](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana.gif)
A banjo can't fix an uninteresting song..... 2
Looooove it!
![banana piano](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananapiano.gif)
Nice combination of genres- 5-string Banjo and a latinesque combo. Not since the Tango scare of the 1920s has banjo and south-of-the-border sounds met in a wonderous way.
For other cross-overs- check out Eileen Ivers mixing Celtic fiddle with African and Latin grooves...
NewHorizons wrote:
Gotta love RP for helping open minded listeners discover new music!
Absolutely ![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
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Maybe Bela Fleck does have some peers... Can she play classical music on the banjo too?
Jacksonstat wrote:
Do it, do it! I'd love to hear more from String Cheese. I just "womaned" up a few weeks and uploaded my first tunes... of couse they're all still being reviewed. I hope they make it through!
I want to hear more about String Theory.
Nice surprise!
Alison Brown is great. Never expected to hear her on RP, but glad.
jah_blessed wrote:
Love that banjo! Am I the only who appreciates good banjo work?
As a banjo player who's good enough for comedy purposes, I greatly appreciate banjo players who are better than good enough for comedy purposes. Which this is. Better than.
Fantastic! A 10! First time I hear of Alison Brown and if the rest of her material is anything like this amazing instrumental piece, I'm an instant fan!
I see I am going to start widening my musical tastes from blues and rock and roll into jazz now with the excellent jazz selections I have heard here! (buying new CDs through RP, of course -- don't worry Bill!)
Gotta love RP for helping open minded listeners discover new music!
![banana jam](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/bananajam.gif)
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TobalMoreno wrote:
This is great stuff, reminds me of String Cheese.
*searching for String Cheese*
Is it possible that the only String Cheese in the library is "Take Five," a cover?? I may have to man up and put my uploading shoes on for the first time.
Do it, do it! I'd love to hear more from String Cheese. I just "womaned" up a few weeks and uploaded my first tunes... of couse they're all still being reviewed. I hope they make it through!
bien esos timbales
This is great stuff, reminds me of String Cheese.
*searching for String Cheese*
Is it possible that the only String Cheese in the library is "Take Five," a cover?? I may have to man up and put my uploading shoes on for the first time.
jah_blessed wrote:
Love that banjo! Am I the only who appreciates good banjo work?
Of course not! Not when you're among RP listeners! ![guitarist](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_guitarist.gif)
![dancingbanana](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/dancingbanana_2.gif)
![clap](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/eusa_clap.gif)
![group hug](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/group-hug.gif)
Love that banjo! Am I the only who appreciates good banjo work?
Amazon wrote:
When I first heard this piece, I thought -- hey, new Bela Fleck... But no!
![yes](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_yes.gif)
Yet another of the countless reasons why we love RP...something fresh that I've never heard before, but sounds familiar at the same time. Thank you!
When I first heard this piece, I thought -- hey, new Bela Fleck... But no! This is someone new -- probably influenced by BF. The banjo/piano interaction is very nice, very fresh-sounding.
I rather like Wooton's synth-axe drummitar, BTW.
davie70 wrote:
Say, anybody know who the deejay is around here? Just keeps servin' up some cool kind a vibes.
It'd be Bill G. Sea lore says he's the captain of this ship.
¡¡¡CHÉVERE!!! ![music](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_music.gif)
![music](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_music.gif)
very nice. very nice indeed. 8)
shayde wrote:
YAY! Someone OTHER than bela fleck playing jazz Banjo! I love Bela, but it's wonderful to see other masters in the form. Go go gadget Alison Brown!
This also has a far better mix of musicians IMHO. Outstanding piano and drum work. :D/
Yeah, no offense, Futureman, but this percussion is WAY better than hearing the synth-axe drumitar in the background...
Heard a great interview w/ Alison Brown on the Bob Edwards Show (XM 133) the other day...
Banjo+Mambo: Banjmambo, played in the same style as Jean Luc Ponty and his electric violin. wow
This Cd is cool -- she's got a new one that's great too. Can't remember the name of it...
the_jake2 wrote:
I was worried for a minute there :-k
This is exactly the kind of music that fits RP's moto.
The Jake likes it alot!!!
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Glad my alter ego enjoyed this too. ![hug](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_hug.gif)
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Avatard wrote:
It's making the cheeks move a little.
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Trundles along quite nicely. Can't say much more than that.
Ok, now this chick has talent! This rules!
GREAT BAND GREAT TUNE!!
I mean, you have to play Bela Fleck now
YAY! Someone OTHER than bela fleck playing jazz Banjo! I love Bela, but it's wonderful to see other masters in the form. Go go gadget Alison Brown!
This also has a far better mix of musicians IMHO. Outstanding piano and drum work. :D/
Say, anybody know who the deejay is around here? Just keeps servin' up some cool kind a vibes.
This goes well beyond background music. Irresistable. Yum.
Who knew this was possible on the banjo? I dig it. ![cool](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_cool.gif)
![cool](https://img.radioparadise.com/emoji/icon_cool.gif)
Disturbingly hipnotic.
Gotta say I like it.
KICKIN!!! Turn it UP!
Alison Brown is the banjo goddess - since Bela is the banjo god... If I can onlu learn to play half as well....
:)
This is so cool!
Originally Posted by Platypus:
very interesting. sounds like Senor Fleck on the banjo there, no?
It DOES sound that way..but can't be for sure. Anyone know for sure?
very interesting. sounds like Senor Fleck on the banjo there, no?