Bryan Sutton joined by Trey Hensley on “It Takes All Kinds to Make a World”

For the second entry in From Roots to Branches, Bryan Sutton’s unprecedented duet series for Mountain Home Music Company, the master guitarist has teamed up with next generation, reigning IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Trey Hensley, to deliver “It Takes All Kinds to Make a World.” Made in equal parts of whimsy and virtuosity, it’s a delicious romp that highlights one of the differences between the legendary session player’s 2006 duet collection and the new one.

“One of my goals with this new collection of duets versus the first collection of duets from 20 years ago was to sing,” says Bryan Sutton. “I am as much a fan of Trey’s singing as I am of his playing, so it was great to search for songs to do with him. This silly Roger Miller song provided a great opportunity to showcase what we do when we get together, which is just laugh and have a good time!”

Indeed, it’s easy for a listener to share that good time, as, after a forceful introduction, the two take turns singing the mordant stories that make up the verses of the rarely recorded gem from the 1964 album that gave the world Miller’s “Chug-a-Lug” and “Dang Me,” while trading instrumental passages that reveal a profound musical compatibility — and plenty of spontaneous good humor, to boot.

Well it takes all kinds to make a world
Big and little men and women boys and girls
And I’m the kinda guy hard luck sure gives a whirl
But I guess it takes all kinds to make a world

“When Bryan reached out about some potential songs we could record together,” Trey Hensley reveals, “‘It Takes All Kinds to Make a World’ was one of the first songs he mentioned — and being a huge Roger Miller fan, I immediately knew that would be a fun one. Sure enough, it was one of the most fun experiences I have ever had in the studio. Of course, sitting down and playing music with a hero is always a good time…I’m so excited for everyone to hear this!”

“It Takes All Kinds to Make a World” is streaming in Dolby Atmos spatial audio on Apple Music, Amazon Music, and TIDAL. Listen to it here.