Monday YouTube Fix: Ken Aoki (banjo)

Monday YouTube Fix
Written By Andrew Hitz

My good buddy Wes Funderburk brought this clip to my attention last week on tour with Boston Brass.  I can't say I've ever heard a solo banjo with big band clip before but I was blown away.  This guys groove, phrasing and articulation are simply stunning. And there is simply no possible way to fake a smile like that one.  Not possible.

Enjoy!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j714N05_SeQ]

Andrew Hitz

I am a professional musician who has performed in over 35 countries around the world. I am the creator of The Entrepreneurial Musician, a consulting service, podcast and blog preparing today’s musician for tomorrow’s reality. I am also the owner of Pedal Note Media, a digital media company. And I’ve seen the band Phish 205 times. No, really.

https://andrewhitz.com
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