COMPASS RECORDS%u2008Noam Pikelny is undeniably the next big thing to happen to the 5-string banjo. A player of unparalleled technique, Noam confounds listeners with his mastery of the instrument.  As a member of Punch Brothers he has helped broaden the awareness of the banjo in the mainstream, earning the first annual Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass Music and a coveted appearance on the Letterman show in the process.  On his long-awaited sophomore recording, Noam delivers a set that is as dazzling for its virtuosity as it is engaging for its melodic sensibilities.  Features a duet with Steve Martin on the old-time standard "Cluck Old Hen'.