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Alison Brown doesn’t play the banjo. Alison Brown plays music on the banjo. She is an American musician, composer, and producer and has won Grammy awards for her work. In her music, she blends jazz, bluegrass, rock, blues as well as other styles of music.
Although banjos typically play “tunes” or “breakdowns,” in Alison Brown’s hands, the banjo truly sings. It’s her unique musical vision. Brown never wastes a note, never launching into banjo tsunamis just because she can; stopping her precision three finger roll to leave space for a lyric or other instrumental voice when appropriate. Don’t mistake it, there is plenty of jaw-dropping virtuosity on The Song of the Banjo, but it’s always in service to the melody at hand. The great tenor saxophonist Lester Young had to know the lyrics before he played a song, even as an instrumental. Like him, Brown always plays the words as well as the melody.
The Julia Belle low banjo, release in Sept 2017, is a unique collaboration between Deering and Alison
🌟 Prepare for an extraordinary experience from November 16, 2024 to November 16, 2024 at Sellersville Theatre 1894. Join us for Alison Brown, a mesmerizing Country and Folk event that promises to redefine your expectations. From captivating presentations to interactive showcases, this Concert in Pennsylvania, United States is designed to leave you inspired and amazed. Join us for this incredible event 🚀.
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Sellersville Theatre 1894, Sellersville Theatre 1894, Sellersville, Pennsylvania, United States
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