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Jayme Stone
Jayme Stone is a rarity!
Steeped in the many branches of roots music, his banjo playing draws on a much wider palette of sound, emotion and influence. Jayme has established himself playing with the likes of Matt Flinner, Darol Anger (bluegrass), Michael Occhipinti (jazz), Justin Rutledge (folk), Mama Sissoko and Toumani Diabate (African music).
The Jayme Stone Quartet, and their latest record The Utmost, combines folk-like melodies and song structures with adventuresome harmonic writing and thoroughly intelligent arrangements. His music has garnered much press in both bluegrass and jazz circles.
"Stone is the consummate team player... always right in the middle with his polished, inventive banjo playing."
DOWNBEAT
"Bridging jazz, bluegrass and everything in between with smart compositions and a great sense of purpose"
CBC RADIO
"What roots/jazz banjo virtuoso Jayme Stone doesn't know about his instrument probably isn't worth knowing."
TORONTO STAR
"Inquisitive urban banjo ace launches The Utmost, a graceful collection of jazz-affected bluegrass."
GLOBE AND MAIL
"Jayme has jam band fans doing cartwheels in the street and hardcore jazz fans re-examining their priorities."
NOW MAGAZINE
"Imagine a more chilled out Béla Fleck and the Americana side of Bill Frisell and you're on track."
FRETS MAGAZINE
"A distinctive approach to newgrass."
CHICAGO TRIBUNE
"The spark in his expressions communicates a deep commitment to the music."
BLUEGRASS UNLIMITED
"The Toronto native's boundary crossing musical adventures have taken him from Appalachia to Africa."
PENGUIN EGGS
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Listen to song samples on the Jayme Stone website
Artist Web Site
Jaymestone.com
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