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Nearly two decades in the making, Native and Fine -- Bill Evans' statement about the banjo and its place within bluegrass -- is both thoughtful and exciting. While capturing the bedrock spirit and energy of his band the Dry Branch Fire Squad, the recording honors the tradition by adding to it. Evans' five original tunes command the most attention. Accompanying Evans on the album are bluegrass luminaries David Grier, Stuart Duncan, Mik… MORE