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Though Bela Fleck's liner notes make it sound like nearly anyone who walked in the studio door was asked to sit in, no musical slouch could keep up with this band of chopsters. The aesthetic soup that Fleck and friends cook up (Bill Monroe meets Weather Report at a world music convention, and that's just the tip of the iceberg) is nothing if not eclectic. And yet, because of the strong compositional sense and the leader's distinctive and breathtaking picking throughout, there is cohesiveness to the proceedings.
A large part of the enjoyment of listening to LITTLE WORLDS is the audible quality of fun and daring among the participants--these guys like not only to push the envelope, but to push each other toward new musical insights. This may not be the first album to have theremin, didjeridoo, uillean pipes, cello, and banjo all on one track, but the smart money is on that track to be the most musically viable one of its kind. With remarkably little filler, this generous three-disc offering by the already-prolific Fleck will take the willing listener through many little and exotic worlds indeed.
Bela Fleck & The Flecktones includes: Bela Fleck (banjo); Jeff Coffin (alto &
Includes liner notes by Bela Fleck.
tenor saxophones) Victor Wooten (bass); Future Man.
LTD.Ed.3 Cds.All New.Guests:D. Trucks,S.Bush,Nickelcreek +++
Additional personnel: Derek Trucks, Jerry Douglas, Nickel Creek, Bernie Williams, Sam Bush, Branford Marsalis, Bobby McFerrin, The Chieftains.
JazzTimes (11/03, p.110) - "[W]hat a glorious musical excursion this is!...LITTLE WORLDS is filled from start to finish with inventive compositions and top-level musicians from around the world..." Little Worlds Music | List Price | $28.98 (You save $4.19) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs, Jazz Instrument, Country, Bluegrass, Banjo, Jazz, Box Sets | | Label | Columbia | | Orig Year | 2003 | | All Time Sales Rank |  6718  | | CD Universe Part number | 6122397 | | Catalog number | 86353 | | Discs | 3 | | Release Date | Aug 12, 2003 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Bela Fleck | | Personnel | Jerry Douglas, Sam Bush, Sam Bush, Branford Marsalis, Derek Trucks, Chieftains, Bobby Mcferrin, Bernie Williams, Nickel Creek | | Additional Info | Digipak; Limited Edition |
Bela Fleck Little Worlds Songs Little Worlds Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  Fascinating Musical Experience
Little Worlds is certainly an apt title for this fascinating musical journey. The music is hypnotic, it pulls you in. So many different genres by musicians who are obviously masters of their individual instruments. This was my first exposure to Bela Fleck & The Flecktones. I am impressed. This disc is a GOOD buy!
Submitted by DLeeWebb (Lancaster, Pennsylvania) 
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I've been collecting jazz, and especially modern jazz for 30 years. I also love great blue grass music. I bought Flight of the Cosmic Hippo years ago and enjoyed it but Bela's latest collaboration, Little Worlds, is to say the very least 'Outta this World'. Totally awesome, new stuff like I've never heard before. Exciting to listen to yet so pleasant on the brain. Stimulating and relaxing at the same time. What great jazz is all about. If you buy no other music this century, you must buy this triple CD.
Submitted by a reviewer (Safford, Az)
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Little Worlds features superb instrumental work, as expected, but also a varied range of moods and musicals styles not always evident in "fusion". By surrounding themselves with a well-chosen array of guest artists, the 'Tones smoothly pull off everything from Newgrass to relatively straight jazz improvisations.
Submitted by mroach (Wyandotte, MI, USA)
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Buy,this now!!!
Buy this cd now!,If i could have i would of given it 10 stars...Top musicians on this disc.The song called "snatchin" is just unbelievable.
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