Within Reach

On his second Rounder release, Tony Furtado continues to take the banjo into new territory with a collection of originals, a couple of traditional tunes, and the Beatles chestnut "I Will" (with lead and harmony vocals by Alison Krauss). Backing comes from an all-star cast of Nashville and West Coast musicians, including Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Alison Krauss and Mike Marshall. "Tony Furtado is a major creative force on the banjo. His compositions and improvised sorties are by turns thoughtful and breathtaking. Pay close attention as he stakes out the future." --Tony Trischka