David Grisman | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | "Dawg" |
Born | Hackensack, New Jersey, U.S. | March 23, 1945
Genres | |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer, record producer, label owner |
Instrument(s) | Mandolin, Mandola, Mandocello, Piano, Saxophone, Vocals |
Years active | 1963–present |
Labels | Kaleidoscope, Horizon, Warner Bros., Rounder, Acoustic Disc |
Website | dawgnet |
David Jay Grisman[1] (born March 23, 1945) is an American mandolinist. His music combines bluegrass, folk, and jazz in a genre he calls "Dawg music". He founded the record label Acoustic Disc, which issues his recordings and those of other acoustic musicians. He was inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in 2023.[2]