Banjo god Tony Trischka aptly named this collection TERRITORY, and these tracks certainly cover a lot of it. Eclecticism has long been the hallmark of Trischka's career, but TERRITORY ups even his standards with a smorgasbord of different tunings, techniques, international styles, and banjos themselves. Half backed by his touring band and half performing solo, Trischka performs everything from 19th century, Celtic, and pre-bluegrass traditions to many of his own compositions. With special guests such as Mike and Pete Seeger, Bill Evans, and Bill Keith helping on several duets, TERRITORY is a banjo enthusiast's dream; it even includes an extensive history of the instrument in the liner notes.

Dirty Linen (p.78) - "For most of the music, he's playing a Deering Tenbrooks model banjo, which gives the melodies a deeper, more mellow sound than the usual high, bright voice associated with the banjo. It's varied, creative stuff."