marisa anderson

Evolutionary Jass Band continued the energy, playing a hybrid of Balkan Brass Music, Ethiopian Jazz, free-improvisation and cosmic torch songs. I firmly believe they are Portland's best kept musical treasure, and they did not live down that reputation. A passion for the music, evident from their forceful playing and their blissful expressions, was unmistakable. - Brainwashed

A pleasant surprise on Escape Artist is Marisa Anderson’s stringed instrument virtuosity…She plays the guitar and banjo with skill and flair. - afterellen

I know that we have a tendency to worship guitar-playing women. Nothing against any of these bands and I’m sure they wail (Sleater Kinney, The Donnas, or even Hole) but I’d really like to see any of them try something like this. - songs:Illinois

Portland guitar wizard Marisa Anderson's long awaited solo guitar record. Marisa has been a fixture on many a music scene for years & years playing with everyone from the Evolutionary Jass Band to Tara Jane O'Neil to The Dolly Ranchers. In any context, she can't escape her rag/blues/folk roots no matter how hard she tries. On this LP featuring only guitar - no vocals & no overdubs - we are treated to a very intimate sounding home recording filled with delicate grace. Comparisons to John Fahey & his ilk who do their hoodoo mystical rewrite of folk music is bound to occur, but close listening reveals a very original & yet truly rooted in the old style record that we hope will stand the test of time nicely. - Clearspot International Januray 2011