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BERT BASSETT BIOGRAPHY
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We have at last completed a biography for Bert Bassett.  It can be found in Player Biographies.  It is based on an obituary writted by Clifford Essex for BMG in 1937, with some corrections,…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Richard William Ineson Mar 12, 2024.

BANJO PLAYERS WITH HONOURS
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I see that the comedian Frank Skinner was given an MBE in the New Year’s Honours List.  Well deserved, of course, but even more so because Frank is a five-string banjo player.   Frank joins a very…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by TONY BRYAN Apr 7, 2023.

BERT BASSETT
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To all and sundry, near and far, banjoists in particular:I am trying to pull together some facts about the life of the banjo player and composer Bert Bassett.  Although he was rated as being up there…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shawn McSweeny Sep 9, 2020.

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Richard William Ineson commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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GYPSY LOVE

"Sheaff was a wonderful banjo player, composer, and arranger of music for the banjo. This particular melody has been a favourite of mine for a long time, well played Tony. Sheaff's collaboration with Cammeyer on such pieces as 'Danse…"
Nov 25
thereallyniceman commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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GYPSY LOVE

"Hi Tony, That was lovely playing and a great tune! Sheaff knew his stuff. All you need now is to get hold of a Fiery Argentinian... maybe you could get me one too? Loved it and thank you. Ian"
Nov 24
TONY BRYAN commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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GYPSY LOVE

"Bernard Sheaff is much better known as being an arranger of popular music - plus the classics and Strauss - than a composer.  However, his few original compositions explore the banjo's capabilities better than those of many of the more…"
Nov 24
TONY BRYAN commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
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Royal Rag

"What a great composition!  Well played!  At last - a banjo rag that actually sounds like a piano rag. "
Oct 16
TONY BRYAN replied to Russ Chandler's discussion The Haunted Subalterns by Kipling...
"It seems odd that an artist would spend all that time getting (most of) the details of the banjo (fairly) correct - including placing the 5th string at the 5th fret - and then go and leave out the bridge.  Unless, of course, there is a message…"
Oct 6
TONY BRYAN commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
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Hornpipe

"That's lovely, Ethan.  It's pretty much an exercise for thumb and index finger, which looks like the way you have played it.  Your smooth unbroken flow is something we should all be striving to achieve.  Keep it going! Tony"
Sep 25
TONY BRYAN commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
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San Toy Revue

"Excellent, Ethan!  Loved it!  Well done!  This and Sweet Clover.  There has been far too much talk and not enough playing on this site for a while now, so I hope you will continue to right the balance."
Sep 18
TONY BRYAN commented on Russ Chandler's video
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You and a Canoe with piano accompaniment

"Well played, Russ and Charlotte! One of Grimshaw’s best romantic pieces is that: “You and a Canoe and an Empty Glass of Stout”.  Brings tears to the eyes.   Regards Tony"
Jul 23
TONY BRYAN commented on Ethan Schwartz's video
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Nuts and Wine (classic banjo)

"A great performance, Ethan, not forgetting Emma! Your clarity is a wonder and an achievement we should all be striving for.  Nuts and Wine is a favo(u)rite of mine but I don't have your patience with the constant rallentandos - as usual, I…"
Apr 26
TONY BRYAN replied to Joel Hooks's discussion Elias Kaufman 1939-2025
"That’s very sad news about Eli Kaufman. He was one of those people who could calmly encourage and inspire, no matter what aspect of the banjo you were interested in. As well as profiting from an exchange of correspondence, Cathie and I spent…"
Apr 9
TONY BRYAN commented on Mike Moss's video
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A Sea Breeze, 2013 Version

"Oh, and by the way, congratulations on the addition to the Moss family!  I'm sure he'll do you proud.  Tony"
Apr 8
TONY BRYAN commented on Mike Moss's video
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A Sea Breeze, 2013 Version

"Oh, Mike!  It's so good to have you back!  The audio files will be just fine, but we look forward to seeing you on another video in the near future.  You made my week. Tony"
Apr 8
Richard William Ineson commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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DARKTOWN DANDIES (Joe Morley) (John Field + Tony Bryan)

"It's a great tune, well played chaps. Ossman lifted the first strain for his 'A Little Bit of Everything' medley."
Mar 31
Austin commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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DARKTOWN DANDIES (Joe Morley) (John Field + Tony Bryan)

"This is great playing! I hope to be this good someday. "
Mar 30
thereallyniceman commented on TONY BRYAN's video
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DARKTOWN DANDIES (Joe Morley) (John Field + Tony Bryan)

"That is the word, Russ!  FANTASTIC I am amazed that more "Classic Banjo Enthusiasts" have not commented on this superb preformance!"
Mar 30
Russ Chandler commented on TONY BRYAN's video
Mar 30

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