Aaron Jonah Lewis — Mozart of the Banjo (CD)

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Modern day banjo virtuoso Aaron Jonah Lewis performs various pieces by the legendary classic finger-style banjoist Joe Morley, aka the “Lightning Player,” on this stunning new Tiki Parlour CD release.

This CD features a densely-packed booklet of liner notes written by several contributors including Smithsonian’s Greg Adams, musician Jerron “Blind Boy” Paxton and Aaron Jonah Lewis himself.

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Mozart of the Banjo is just spectacular! Aaron’s playing and overall musicality is just top notch. Bravo, what else can I say? Tone is fantastic, timing is spot on, just full of life. Piano playing is truly awesome. What a commitment — astounding.  Jens Kruger

I’m hugely impressed. Aaron brings back these good old days – I’m just loving it. Aaron is so deep inside this style and his playing is great. –Tony Trischka

Aaron could sit in with any of the greats, Ossman, Van Eps, Bickford, Spaulding, Bowen, etc., and be at home.  – Joel Hooks, American Banjo Fraternity

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1. Daily Exercise 1    0:16
2. Walk Round     2:41
3. Daily Exercise 4    0:10
4. Banjotown    2:36
5. Daily Exercise 3    0:22
6. Banjoland    2:15
7. Daily Exercise 10    0:37
8. Zarana     3:21
9. Daily Exercise 11    0:47
10. Egyptian Princess    3:02
11. Daily Exercise 20     0:45
12. Senegambian Revels    3:35
13. Exercise 16   0:31
14. Palladium Rag    2:40
15. Exercise 17    0:34
16. Mauna Loa    6:22
17. Exercise 11    0:28
18. Clematis Waltz    4:07
19. Daily Exercise 12     0:40
20. A Banjo Frolic    2:40
21. Daily Exercise 6    0:15
22. Ad Astra    2:44
23. Daily Exercise 5     0:35
24. Freckles    2:30

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Weight 4 oz