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Danny
in the Mandolin Orchard
photo
by Patty Mitchell
Mandolin
Orchard
Named One
of Chicago Tribune's
Top 10 Bluegrass Albums
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World Rights Reserved
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Press
Releases, Reviews & Quotes
Press
Releases
Reviews
| May/June
2005 |
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Country
Music Today
"Mandolin Orchard" CD Review
'If you're in the mood for an original mandolin composer...
of note: Danny takes time off from his regular gig in The
Grascals to pick his way through ten snappy original pieces
and a stunning adaptation of the classic Bonaparte's
Retreat.' |
March
2005
Bluegrass
Unlimited Magazine
"Mandolin
Orchard" CD Review
Quotes
Here
are some comments from friends in the business about Danny's
'Mandolin Orchard' CD . . .
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"This
album contains award winning material without a doubt."
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Janet Davis Music |
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"Danny
Roberts is best known for his two decades with the New Tradition
and is now a member of the freshly-minted, all-bluegrass-veteran
group, The Grascals. Since he is hardly a newcomer, the extraordinary
artistry of Mandolin Orchard shouldn’t have brought
about an aural double-take, but bluegrass instrumental albums
this tasty don’t appear very often. From the hardcore ‘grass
of the opening track, AndiWayne, through the jazzy
twists of O.A.I., Roberts hits one home run after another."
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Chicago Tribune |
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"It
starts with a Bill Monroe phrase and goes on from there! Every
once in a while, a recording comes along that redefines mandolin
instrumentals and with 'Mandolin Orchard,' Danny Roberts has
succeeded on every level. The compositions are well thought
out... the kind of tunes that a lot of mandolin players are
going to want to learn. As for the mandolin playing, Danny
has raised the bar for the rest of us pickers. The three 'T's
are all here... tone, timing, and taste. Danny manages to
play with tremendous drive, while maintaining finesse and
smoothness, which is not an easy feat! I now have a new favorite
CD and favorite mandolin player."
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Sam Bush |
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"Danny
Roberts has proven without a doubt that he is a great mandolin
player and also writes some great instrumental tunes. After
listening to this project, I think that you will agree with
me when I say, 'Here is a man that can stand in there with
the best of them."
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Jesse McReynolds |
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"When
I started learning to play the mandolin, there was only a
few players but today there are many. In my eyes, Danny Roberts
truly belongs in the category of 'great' players. I have listened
to this CD and I highly recommend it for all of those who
enjoy good mandolin music."
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Bobby Osborne |
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"When
I listen to this CD, once again I'm reminded of what a
great artist Danny really is. He plays such a wide range
of styles, from traditional bluegrass to the more progressive.
This is truly some great mandolin music!"
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Herschel Sizemore
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