Viva Veracruz & Viva Puerto EscondidoMusings from and about living in Mexico
Ciao Bella Musica Bela
Many people ask “What is your favorite music? What artists or CD’s do you recommend?”
I ask you, “Do you like rock, jazz, fusion, blues, or bluegrass?”
OK then have you heard anything from Bela Fleck and the Flecktones? Probably not.
If you are a fan of any of the aforementioned musical genres then “Bela Fleck Live Art” is a must for any music collection.
Even if you are not necessarily a fan of those categories of music, if you are looking for one of the best CD’s for a sound system testing – take this one to your next music system audition and CRANK IT UP!
Bela and the Flectones is a trio (often plus friends) that includes arguably the best bass player on the planet Victor Wooten. There are not enough superlatives to cover the amazing talent of Wooten. He is a Grammy award winner and has been voted “Bass Player of the Year” fromBass Player magazine three times consecutively. The first person to win the award more than once. “Amazing Grace” played by solo bass is absolutely amazing!
Wooten’s brother Roy AKA `Future Man’ plays the Drumitar (a combination of a Synthesizer, Drum Machine and a Guitar) and Bela Fleck, plays the Banjo.
Roy “Future Man” Wooten on the Drumitar
Chick Corea, Branford Marsalis, Jerry Douglas, Edgar Meyer, Paul McCandless, Bush and others also make guest appearances on these 21 tunes
If you like the “Live Art” CD you might want to add “Bela Fleck & The Flecktones – Greatest Hits Of The 20th Century” Another two CD offering with some great music.
If you could only buy ONE CD (set) this would be it. This is GREAT music. You SHOULD be listening to it. Stay Tuned!
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