Alison Brown - Fair Weather - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

GRAMMY winner and Banjo Hall of Fame member Alison Brown is one of the world's foremost banjoists and composers as well as one of the instrument's greatest ambassadors. In her hands, the banjo is equally at home on the front porch or at symphony hall. Brown has built a career taking the banjo far beyond it's Appalachia roots, blending bluegrass and jazz influences into a unique sonic tapestry that has earned her praise from a variety of national tastemakers including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, and USA Today. She is a frequent collaborator with Steve Martin and Indigo Girls as well as the bandleader of the Alison Brown Quintet which is on a self-declared mission to bring the banjo to mainstream audiences. On her newest , ON BANJO, Brown explores all the corners of the instrument's potential on a set of predominantly original tunes. Joining Brown are Anat Cohen, Stuart Duncan, Sierra Hull, Sharon Isbin, Kronos Quartet and Steve Martin.

A collection of Alison's most popular tunes plus two never before recorded tunes. With liner notes by Parke Puterbaugh (former associate editor of Rolling Stone Magazine).

Alison Brown's fifth album Out of the Blue, amplifies her diverse and unquestionable talent. She has established herself as a leader in a new generation of banjo virtuosos. Her unique blend of styles has never been more evident than on this new collection of ten original compositions. From the Brazilian-inspired languor of InchCoast WalkInch to the spicy rhythms of InchSamba del Sol.Inch