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Released 19 years ago this June

Vanguard Visionaries

Alison Brown · 2007

37 min · 10 tracks · blues · country · jazz

A vibrant blend of bluegrass and jazz that showcases intricate instrumentation and masterful musicianship.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intricate instrumentation appreciation
  • short bursts of joy
  • for casual gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer longer immersive experiences
  • seek high-energy tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2007, Alison Brown had established herself as a significant figure in the progressive bluegrass scene with several acclaimed albums under her belt. 'Vanguard Visionaries' followed her 2004 release, 'Fair Weather,' and represented a deepening of her musical explorations, blending traditional elements with contemporary sensibilities.
Stylistic neighbors
Charlie Daniels· Tony Rice· David Bromberg

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Leaving Cottondale 2:31
  • 2 Simple Pleasures 2:49
  • 3 Wolf Moon 2:50
  • 4 Shoot the Dog 3:22
  • 5 Chicken Road 4:26
  • 6 View From Above 4:52
  • 7 Look Left 4:59
  • 8 Cara's Way / (The Little People) 5:16
  • 9 G-Bop 3:07
  • 10 Without Anastasia 3:11

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