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Bluegrass Legends Alison Brown and Steve Martin Collaborate on Surprise Album
17 Oct
Summary
- Alison Brown and Steve Martin release first collaborative album 'Safe, Sensible and Sane'
- Album features guest appearances from Vince Gill, Aoife O'Donovan, and other acclaimed artists
- Organic creative process led to the unexpected project
In a surprising move, acclaimed banjoists Alison Brown and Steve Martin have released their first collaborative album, 'Safe, Sensible and Sane,' on Brown's Compass Records label. The album, which came together organically as the two musicians continued to write and record songs together, features guest appearances from a star-studded lineup, including Vince Gill, Aoife O'Donovan, Sarah Jarosz, and Jason Mraz, among others.
Brown and Martin, who have known each other for years, never intended to create a full-fledged album, but as they kept writing and recording, they realized they had enough material to put together a cohesive project. The album's sonic tapestry ranges from bossa nova-inspired tracks to tropical-leaning tunes, showcasing the duo's diverse musical influences and talents.
