Black-Tie Banjo

Geoff Freed, 5-string banjo
Ann Frenkel, piano

For More Information...

• The American Banjo Fraternity, where the birds of the classic-banjo feather flock together. Among the many benefits of becoming an ABF member is access to their very large library of sheet music for classic banjo.
• The Art and Times of the Zither Banjo, a nice resource for the oddest and most under-appreciated banjo.
• Belmando, an independent UK record label and home to Doug Back's excellent recordings of banjo chamber music.
• The British BMG Federation, for banjo, mandolin and guitar enthusiasts.
• John Bullard, who has transcribed and recorded music by Bach, Scarlatti and others.
• Clarke Buehling, who has been performing classic banjo and other styles for many years.
• Caspar Wicky Music, home to composer and banjoist Tim Mainland.
• The Classic Banjo Jukebox, where you can listen to MIDI reproductions of banjo standards.
• The Classic Banjo Resource, the original classic-banjo Web site.
• The New Criterion Banjo Orchestra, a Seattle-based trio armed with banjos, historical knowledge and a sense of humor. You'll find many photos of historic banjo orchestras on their Web site.
• Sibley Music, a UK-based listing of banjo, mandolin, guitar and ukulele resources.