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Lawson Rollins: Next Steps

by Dean Nardi
April 29, 2026

Next Steps is a mainstream but delightful mix of jaunty and splendid originals from gifted North Carolina acoustic guitarist Lawson Rollins, continuing his steady rise into the ranks of the finest contemporary musicians. These are ingenious transformations of his eleven heady compositions into rich improvisations in the company of fine musicians who have played with him over the years. Listening to Rollins play guitar, one is struck by not only the sheer magnitude of his prowess, but how ...