Gusto Records has released a retrospective instrumental collection from recently-departed banjo legend, Allen Shelton. At His Best contains 10 banjo tunes recorded over Shelton’s long career, all demonstrating his unique approach to the five string.
Though not familiar to many young players, Allen was hugely influential in the 1950s and 60s. He became known for his time with both Jim Eanes and Jim & Jesse, and for his joyous, bouncy and highly expressive banjo sound. No serious student of the banjo can consider themselves educated without a familiarity with Allen Shelton, and the music on this CD.
Included are the original recordings of:
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At His Best is available wherever bluegrass recordings are sold, and in iTunes.
