REX MCGEE

24 Creations for the Banjo presents original solo banjo compositions organized by key rather than title, emphasizing musical relationships and tonal exploration. Through a wide range of textures, rhythms, and dynamics, McGee treats solo banjo as both a compositional and exploratory practice, extending the continuity of the music as a lived tradition.

Kripplekrunk, a humorous nod to the southern hip-hop krunk genre, is marked by intensity, rhythmic drive, and exuberance. Rooted in bluegrass, old-time, and jazz traditions, the music reflects McGee's compositional voice, while the album artwork reflects his parallel career as a pharmacist. The album extends acoustic tradition through ensemble drive and the high level of musicianship brought by the assembled players.

Rex McGee’s musical work grows out of long engagement with traditional American forms, particularly old-time, bluegrass, and related acoustic traditions. While much of his playing draws on established repertoire, his recorded projects focus on original composition and the structural possibilities within traditional instrumentation.Rather than treating tradition as a fixed body of material, McGee approaches it as an active practice shaped by rhythm, melody, and the ways traditional forms invite variation. Across both solo and ensemble settings, his work makes room for experimentation, humor, and personal voice while remaining grounded in the mechanics of traditional music-making.