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 Emory Lester |
Emory Lester is one of this day's foremost exponents of the acoustic mandolin. The power and attack of his mandolin playing are unmatched, and his sound is infectious. His 1993 recording "Pale Rider", and 1995 recording "The Emory Lester Set" has placed him among the elite mandolinists of our time. But there is more to this musician than first meets the ear. He has long been an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, and has performed with many jazz groups as a violinist, and with several new age ensembles playing a variety of instruments. His jazz playing retains the energy that is the trademark of his bluegrass playing, while his new age compositions show a lighter and more flowing style of his music. When new acoustic guitarist Slavek Hanzlik teamed up with Ottawas' jazz vocalist sensation Tena Palmer, they called Emory, and these three artists have now formed a trio, that has been performing in the summer of 2005 across Ontario and Quebec, with plans for a new recording for early 2006. In the past several years, Emory has been teaching his mandolin style at acclaimed music workshops such as the Steve Kaufman Acoustic Kamp in Maryville, Tennessee, and the British Columbia Bluegrass Workshops in Sorrento, British Columbia, Canada. He also offers and teaches private lessons to aspiring students, both in Ontario, and in other parts of Canada and the U.S. when he's travelling. |
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CoMando Guest of the Week: Emory Lester Artist Web site: www.emorylester.com Emory Lester is no doubt one red hot mandolin picker. With guys like Emory around, the future of the mandolin is in good hands. -- David Grisman - ['Dawg Answers' - Dawgnet web page] |
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