The Banjo Special
by Arnie Naiman, Brian Taheny, Chris Coole, Chris Quinn

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Through two previous recordings Arnie Naiman and Chris Coole have established themselves as two of the finest old-time clawhammer players on the scene today. Their playing styles are both complimentary to each other and yet individually unique
- Brian Taheny, from Sligo, Ireland, is a tenor banjo player whose flurries of triplets, blue notes and rhythmic twists are technically demanding on the player and captivating to the listener.
-Picking with the drive of a piston, bluegrass banjo player Chris Quinn is schooled in the traditions of the style and yet, is willing to step outside the boundaries of expectation.
On The Banjo Special, the listener will find some music that is familiar and some that is unexpected. Coole, Naiman, Taheny and Quinn clearly show that the banjo is being played with range, repertoire and soul. It’s in good hands!
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Through two previous recordings Arnie Naiman and Chris Coole have established themselves as two of the finest old-time clawhammer players on the scene today. Their playing styles are both complimentary to each other and yet individually unique
- Brian Taheny, from Sligo, Ireland, is a tenor banjo player whose flurries of triplets, blue notes and rhythmic twists are technically demanding on the player and captivating to the listener.
-Picking with the drive of a piston, bluegrass banjo player Chris Quinn is schooled in the traditions of the style and yet, is willing to step outside the boundaries of expectation.
On The Banjo Special, the listener will find some music that is familiar and some that is unexpected. Coole, Naiman, Taheny and Quinn clearly show that the banjo is being played with range, repertoire and soul. It’s in good hands!
M03BS
- "The Banjo Special is just that, a very special banjo recording. Don't miss it" - Tom Drunkenmiller - Sing Out Magazine
- "an album that can smoothly showcase great banjo playing in different styles can be hard to find. Here's a remedy for all that."
William H. Montague - Banjo Newsletter
- "This project should please banjo players and fans of well played banjo music alike.
You could call this a banjo feast" Bob Buckingham - The Old Time Herald
- "This is one of those rare instrumental albums that is both consistently impressive
and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended!" Rick Anderson - All Music Guide
- "an album that can smoothly showcase great banjo playing in different styles can be hard to find. Here's a remedy for all that."
William H. Montague - Banjo Newsletter
- "This project should please banjo players and fans of well played banjo music alike.
You could call this a banjo feast" Bob Buckingham - The Old Time Herald
- "This is one of those rare instrumental albums that is both consistently impressive
and thoroughly enjoyable. Highly recommended!" Rick Anderson - All Music Guide
The Tunes Banjo Style
1. On My Way To Somewhere / 45 Km to Town clawhammer
2. The Rambling Boys tenor
3. Old Dangerfield bluegrass
4. Little Birdie clawhammer
5. Waltonian Sunset clawhammer
6. Ace and Deuce of Piping tenor
7. Cold Tea bluegrass
8. Santa Anna’s Retreat / Kathy’s Surprise / Haning’s Farewell clawhammer
9. The Gold Ring tenor
10.Year of Jubilo / Turkey Sag clawhammer
11. Heartbeat clawhammer
12. Lonesome Road Blues bluegrass
13. Cherokee Shuffle clawhammer
14. Steam Powered Aereo Plane bluegrass and clawhammer
15. The Dawn tenor
16. Rose in the Mountain / Snake Chapman’s tune / Indian Ate the Woodchuck clawhammer
17. Banjo Shmanjo tenor,clawhammer,bluegrass
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1. On My Way To Somewhere / 45 Km to Town clawhammer
2. The Rambling Boys tenor
3. Old Dangerfield bluegrass
4. Little Birdie clawhammer
5. Waltonian Sunset clawhammer
6. Ace and Deuce of Piping tenor
7. Cold Tea bluegrass
8. Santa Anna’s Retreat / Kathy’s Surprise / Haning’s Farewell clawhammer
9. The Gold Ring tenor
10.Year of Jubilo / Turkey Sag clawhammer
11. Heartbeat clawhammer
12. Lonesome Road Blues bluegrass
13. Cherokee Shuffle clawhammer
14. Steam Powered Aereo Plane bluegrass and clawhammer
15. The Dawn tenor
16. Rose in the Mountain / Snake Chapman’s tune / Indian Ate the Woodchuck clawhammer
17. Banjo Shmanjo tenor,clawhammer,bluegrass
To Purchase:
Canadian and international orders by secure Credit Card:
Click the Pay Pal "Add to Cart" button on this page.
To pay by cheque or money order send your payment to:
Merriweather Records Ltd.
109 Crawford Rose Drive,
Aurora, ON L4G 4S1 Canada
Purchase DOWNLOAD
Purchase in U.S.A. from:
Download or purchase the CD from CD BABY
County Sales