description John Hartford - Aereo-Plain Overview
Aereo-Plain is a studio album by American musician John Hartford, released in 1971 on Warner Bros. Records. Recorded with a group of notable acoustic instrumentalists, including Norman Blake, Tut Taylor, and Vassar Clements, the album blends traditional bluegrass instrumentation with a relaxed, eccentric, and modern sensibility. Produced by David Bromberg, the project is widely recognized as a foundational recording for the progressive bluegrass, or "newgrass," genre.
It marked a distinct departure from the rigid structures of traditional mid-century bluegrass.
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When was John Hartford's album 'Aereo-Plain' released?
'Aereo-Plain' is a studio album by American musician John Hartford that was released in 1971. It was officially distributed on the Warner Bros. Records label.
Which notable musicians played on John Hartford's 'Aereo-Plain'?
The album was recorded with a group of notable acoustic instrumentalists, including Norman Blake, Tut Taylor, and Vassar Clements. Together, this supergroup of players blended traditional bluegrass instrumentation with new, progressive ideas.
What record label released 'Aereo-Plain'?
The album was officially released under the Warner Bros. Records label. This major label release helped bring John Hartford's unique acoustic style to a much wider folk and rock audience.
What musical style is 'Aereo-Plain' by John Hartford?
The album blends traditional bluegrass instrumentation with quirky, satirical, and modern songwriting. It is widely considered to be a foundational recording for the 'newgrass' or progressive bluegrass movement of the early 1970s.
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