If you thought banjos were just for bluegrass Jake Schepps’ new album will change your mind. He explores Latin, jazz, and the outer edges of new acoustic on his second outing as a bandleader. Joined by Greg Schochet on mandolin and guitars, Ryan Drickey on violin and Eric Thorin on bass Ten Thousand Leaves ranks with any major label release in terms of musicianship and originality. It also sounds superb. Recommended.

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