
PLANET SOLITAIRE can be seen as an album of many elements, a mix of vocal tracks and instrumentals that cover a multitude of genres, folk, world, country and classical. On the vocal tracks Walter has that smooth wood smoke and whisky intimate delivery that pulls the listener in making them feel as if the song is for them alone.
Before embarking on his solo career, Walter had spent over fifteen years playing at festivals and shows throughout the United States, Canada and Ireland alongside such notable performers as legendary fiddle player Vassar Clements, Martin Simpson, Corinne West and Alex de Grassi. The past few years has seen Walter performing solo and with The Walter Strauss Trio comprising bassist Sam Bevan (David Grisman/ Joe Craven) and percussionist Kendrick Freeman (Alison Brown/ Rob Ikes).
A fan of any instrument with strings attached Walter has also toured as a duo with Malian kora master and 2010 Grammy winning artiste Mamadou Diabate and has also collaborated with Malian kamal’ngoni player Mamadou Sidibe.
“Glorious playing!” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2
“The man is class” fRoots magazine
Artist website: www.walterstrauss.com
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