“Presbyterian Guitar” is an instrumental by John Hartford, recorded for his 1971 album “Aereo-Plain.” The record — made with Norman Blake, Vassar Clements, Tut Taylor, and Randy Scruggs — is often called a forerunner of newgrass.
A short, understated piece, the tune has a quiet radiance that sets it apart from flashier instrumentals. It reflects the loose, inventive spirit of the “Aereo-Plain” sessions.
The tune belongs to one of the landmark records of progressive acoustic music.
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