Barry Mando Project
Lexington, Kentucky, United States | SELF
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We'd like to introduce you to the talents of mulit-instrumentalist and 5-string guru Danny Williams.
"Danny, that is terrific; some cool out-of-the-box voicings for chords. (I will plagarize for my own...)
I love what you are doing to maximize the 5-string potential."
Nice job!
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- jazzmando.com
We've mentioned the intriguing electric jazz stylings of Kentucky thoroughbred 5-string baritone mandolinist, Danny Williams before. His YouTube channel is a treat, another one of our favorite musicians that likes to think the mandolin out of the box.
This video production gives a brief, but very artistic introduction to the instrument and the band, the Barry Mando Project, Danny's versatile trio.
- jazzmando.com
The Barry Mando Project brought a far richer and deeper sound than one would expect. Jazzy and melodic, they were a fine palate cleanser from the Bluegrass, rock and rap that preceded them. - Honest Tune
"Great stuff man, you are breaking new ground on the Bari! Great to hear electric mando with that warm, modern sound...Nice tunes and it sound happening, very cool! I will spread the word as a lot of my students would really dig it too. Thanks again!!!"
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- John McGann, Associate Professor, Strings
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The Barry Mando Project E.P.
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TThe Barry Mando Project has some of the best musicians Lexington has to offer. The trio is comprised of Danny Williams on Electric Baritone Mandolin and Vocals, Danny Cecil on Acoustic and Electric Basses and Paul Deatherage on Drums and Percussion. Between the three musicians the list of experience reads like a who's who of the best bands and musicians around. Members of BMP have shared the stage with; Sam Rivers, Kenny Werner, Bob Mintzer, Jeff Coffin, James Williams and Bob Degen, Arlo Guthrie (Carnegie Hall performance 2007), American Spiritual Ensemble, Howard Levy (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones) and Kelly Pratt (Arcade Fire, Beirut) This project is a very unique instrumentation with a very eclectic range of musical diversity. Danny W. says "In these modern times of music there is so much diversity out there and we are influenced by it all." This special band is playing mostly original compositions from Danny Williams and some well arranged covers as well. This idea of variety makes this group stand out with elements of Funk, Jazz, Neo-Soul, Rock, Electronica and World music it definitely satisfies a need for everyone looking for good music. Duke Ellington said "There are two kinds of music. Good music, and the other kind. If it sounds good and feels good, then it is good!"
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