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American Gypsy, is Tony Furtado's most diverse album yet. He plays both electric and acoustic slide guitar, as well as his banjo, in music that runs from jazz-rock fusion in style to Celtic to rural blues. He also does some vocals, and proves himself to be a respectable and gritty singer. The result is an album that is both entertaining and absorbing, with its intriguing mix of styles, often within a single tune.
Acoustic Blues
From his previous recordings, you may be familiar with Tony as a brilliant, young banjo player with a gifted technique. Adding slide guitar and resophonic instruments to his musical collage, Tony has captured a clarity of style reminiscent of Ry Cooder. Melodic, spacious, dynamic and full of life, this recording will mark Tony as a leader and definitive player for the next generation. With special guests: Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips, Brain, Kelly Joe Phelps, Stuart Duncan and Aaron Johnston.
Acoustic Blues
Tony Furtado is a fantastic banjo and slide guitar player who has mastered traditional forms as well as helped take acoustic-based roots music into new realms. On his new disc Furtado blends electric instruments and percussion in his mostly acoustic mix, with stunning results.