The Banjo Special 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,

The Banjo Special 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!