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"What
Segovia did for
the guitar John
Bullard may well
do for the five-string
banjo; elevate
it to a respected
classical
instrument"!
"Unusual?
Yes, but very natural
in the hands of
this master…thoroughly
a delight…The Classical
Banjo is a wonderful
and surprising
album." "This is a fun album, and once you get into it, a serious classical album as well…Even though I can picture a great look of concentration and feeling on John's face as I imagine him playing, I do think I see a corner of his mouth turning up in a grin." "Bullard
deserves an additional
award for transcribing
and developing
a classical repertoire…and
then having the
audacity to play
this music so masterfully."
"…a
technique that
has progressed
far beyond 'quick
and devilish'…"
"…technically
demanding…originality
of his own…"
"…a
potent new voice
on the instrument…he
helps to confound
preconceived ideas
as to what the
banjo can (or should
) do." "Bullard's
playing is skillful
and musical." "Authentic
and lovely performances..."
"A
recording with
depth and integrity."
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