Mandolin Mondays #140 w/ Special Guest Akira Otsuka
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, Sep-03-2018 at 8:00am (7328 Views)
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