The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2
Béla Fleck · 1999
75 min · 18 tracks · jazz · bluegrass music
A vibrant fusion of bluegrass and jazz that celebrates acoustic instrumentation with intricate melodies and lively rhythms.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its authentic representation of bluegrass music while infusing elements of jazz, earning praise from critics and fans alike. It further solidified Fleck's reputation as an innovative musician and contributed to the resurgence of interest in traditional bluegrass styles during the late '90s.
- Best for
- dynamic interplay of tempos vibrant acoustic instrumentation celebration joyful spontaneity with friends
- Context
- By 1999, Béla Fleck was already a prominent figure in the bluegrass and progressive acoustic scene, having gained fame through his work with the Flecktones. 'The Bluegrass Sessions: Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 2' followed his critically acclaimed 1998 album 'Left of Cool', showcasing his continued evolution as an artist blending genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Prince· Christina Aguilera· Diana Ross· Barbra Streisand· Chicago· John Coltrane· Frank Zappa
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Mountain Hop Standout 4:26
- 2 Buffalo Nickel 4:38
- 3 When Joy Kills Sorrow Standout 5:10
- 4 Spanish Point 5:36
- 5 Polka on the Banjo 4:04
- 6 Clarinet Polka 1:33
- 7 The Over Grown Waltz 3:42
- 8 Ode to Earl Standout 3:09
- 9 Home Sweet Home 2:20
- 10 Valley of the Rogue 5:12
- 11 Plunky's Lament 2:17
- 12 Maura on a Bicycle / Stout and Molasses / Way Back When 9:41
- 13 Dark Circles 5:13
- 14 Old Jellico / Puddle Jumper / Dead Man's Hill 6:08
- 15 Katmandu 4:23
- 16 Do You Have Room? 1:17
- 17 Foggy Mountain Special 2:12
- 18 Major Honker 4:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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