The Rash on The Beat for the BBC

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The Italian Vittorio Monti scored the most important success of his professional life with this Hungarian-style Czardas (originally scored for either violin or mandolin and piano). It was soon arranged for all kinds of ensembles and solo instruments - the violin, saxophone and piano being the latest! Few people remember Monti today, but everyone will be familiar with his music here - making him a true immortal. Czardas (Hungarian Csarda - 'tavern') is a dance from the 19th century in duple time. It's slow (lassu) sections alternating with its fast (friss) ones.

After 5 minutes of practice this is what we came up with. View more acoustic videos at http://AcousticalMusic.org

The original video of Libertango by Astor Piazzolla.

The Marc Atkinson Trio (Marc Atkinson: Melody Guitar, Chris Frye: Rhythm Guitar, Joey Smith: Bass) recorded at the Montreal International Jazz Festival July 2, 2006

The Marc Atkinson Trio is made up of some of Canada's finest JUNO nominated musicians. The music of this virtuosic group is melodically captivating, sensually charged and technically awe-inspiring. The many original Marc Atkinson compositions are jewels in Canadian guitar repertoire. Acoustic Guitar Magazine voted the Trio's second CD, The Marc Atkinson Trio II, one of the top 5 five CDs released in North America and the same CD was nominated for best jazz album by the 2003 Western Canadian Music Awards. The Marc Atkinson Trio III, released on June 17, 2005, is now garnering international attention for its stunning compositions and extraordinary guitar dexterity. The Trio, formed in 2000, has toured North America, England and Europe and has received standing ovations from the Montreal Jazz Festival to DjangoFest Northwest.