"The Banjo in America" by Bill Evans: a Tiki Parlour Recordings DVD/CD set - now available!

Hi again folks! I'm so excited about this spectacular (it really is!) DVD/CD set from Tiki Parlour Recordings featuring 19 songs/medleys performed on 10 historic banjos. The music ranges from a late 18th century African piece played on a Pete Ross Haitian-inspired banza to music performed on five different prewar Gibson Mastertones and there are 19th century Jim Hartel minstrel banjo replicas and a stunning Vega Whyte Laydie #7 thrown in for good measure. Extensive liner notes provide historical background on the instruments, the pieces and the styles performed. If you're interested in the roots of old-time and bluegrass banjo and want to hear a wide variety of historical styles, accurately played, as well as big doses of Bill's original tunes, this is the DVD for you - it's worth hooking your player back up to your television. You might have seen Bill's full-length performance of "The Banjo in America" online but this is something completely different - both sonically and technically incredible, with great close ups showing playing technique and the beauty of these instruments. Visit www.billevansb... and pre-order your copy now. Thanks!

[@benperea8483]

What is the tune at 37 seconds and how can I get tab for it? Awesome!

[@BillEvansBanjo]

Hi Ben, Thanks for your interest. This is my version of "Clarinet Polka," that I've been playing for many years. I *used* to have a tab for this but when I went to find it on my computer, I couldn't access it. I'll write it out again someday!

[@benperea8483]

That would be awesome...I would pay for it if you ever get the chance...that's an awesome arrangement and as usual you make it look so easy when it's obviously not 🙂👍👍👍👍👍