David Grisman Quintet

David Grisman Quintet
David Grisman Quintet performing in 2008
David Grisman Quintet performing in 2008
Background information
OriginSan Francisco, California, US
Years active1975–present
LabelsPastels Records, A&M, Warner Bros. Records, Acoustic Disc
MembersDavid Grisman
Grant Gordy
George Marsh
Matt Eakle
Jim Kerwin
Past membersTony Rice
Todd Philips
Darol Anger
Mike Marshall
Jon Sholle
Enrique Coria
Joe Craven
Mark O'Connor
John Carlini
Rick Montgomery
Bill Amatneek
Rob Wasserman
Joe Carroll

The David Grisman Quintet is a self-styled alternative bluegrass/acoustic jazz band founded by David Grisman in 1975 in San Francisco, California, US. The quintet draws from genres including Bill Monroe's bluegrass legacy and Django Reinhardt's 1930s swing.[1] Since its formation, the Quintet's members have included guitarist Tony Rice and multiinstrumentalists Mark O'Connor, Mike Marshall, Darol Anger and Jon Sholle. The Quintet has performed and recorded with guests such as violinist Stephane Grapelli,[2][3] and remains active. The National Public Radio program Car Talk uses the band's instrumental "Dawggy Mountain Breakdown" as its theme music.

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