In 1969, banjo player George Stavis made his Vanguard debut with Labyrinths: Occult Improvisational Compositions For 5-String Banjo And Percussion , an eclectic release that enters into so-called "Sandy Bull territory", using instrumental improvisation to bring together a variety of genres (jazz, country, ethnic and psychedelia). Here Stavis plays Earl Scruggs, John Coltrane, Ravi Shankar and John Fahey, but his own unique musical voice is what dominates the recording. Also featuring Tim Ackerman on drums.
In 1969, banjo player George Stavis made his Vanguard debut with Labyrinths: Occult Improvisational Compositions For 5-String Banjo And Percussion , an eclectic release that enters into so-called "Sandy Bull territory", using instrumental improvisation to bring together a variety of genres (jazz, country, ethnic and psychedelia). Here Stavis plays Earl Scruggs, John Coltrane, Ravi Shankar and John Fahey, but his own unique musical voice is what dominates the recording. Also featuring Tim Ackerman on drums.