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Mandolin Mondays #140 w/ Special Guest Akira Otsuka

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Mandolinist Akira Otsuka from the renowned Japanese bluegrass band Bluegrass 45 joins us this week for an original tune played on the infamous John Duffey Gibson F12 mandolin.



In addition to his work with Bluegrass 45, Akira has curated and recorded a brand new tribute album to the past legend John Duffey of the Country Gentlemen and the Seldom Scene. This project features new recordings of John's music featuring an all-star bluegrass cast. Hear Akira talk about the project here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nyelehiyYE&app=desktop

You can also hear Akira play another orginal tune that is featured on the album here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FO-3mb2KRDY&app=desktop

And be sure to purchase your own copy here: https://folkways.si.edu/epilogue-a-t...to-john-duffey

Connect with Akira at the following links below for more information about his music and tour schedule:

http://akiraotsuka.com/bluegrass45/
https://www.bluegrass45.com/

And as always, tune in next week for more Mandolin Mondays! Until then...

Happy Picking!
David

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Comments

  1. Mandolin Cafe's Avatar
    What a beautiful piece of music! Welcome, Akira Otsuka. Great to see and hear your music here.
  2. Roger Moss's Avatar
    It's so refreshing to hear a master that isn't trying to impress you with a blizzard of 64th notes. The beauty of this piece is it's quiet simplicity.
  3. Paul Statman's Avatar
    A very pretty and emotive song, Mr Otsuka. Thank you.
  4. Alfons's Avatar
    A wonderfully evocative way to honor friends.
  5. Robert Mitchell's Avatar
    VERY FINE!!!!THANK YOU
  6. Steve Sorensen's Avatar
    One more --



    Steve