Jody Stecher
Classic Bluegrass
Jody Stecher is a Brooklyn-born, Bay Area multi-instrumentalist and singer whose work moves easily between bluegrass, old-time, traditional folk, and Hindustani classical music — a frequent influence cited by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman, and a longtime duo partner with his wife, Kate Brislin.
- Born June 1, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York; based in the San Francisco Bay Area for decades.
- Multi-instrumentalist on guitar, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and Indian classical instruments including sursringar and sarod.
- Studied Hindustani classical music for 13 years, including a decade with rudra veena master Z. M. Dagar and three years with Ali Akbar Khan.
- Long-time duo with wife Kate Brislin (married 1987); seven albums together and two Grammy nominations for Best Traditional Folk Album (1993 and 1998).
- Played early bluegrass with David Grisman, Sandy Rothman, Fred Sokolow, and Brantley Kearns; also recorded blues with Mississippi Fred McDowell.
- Often cited as an influence by Jerry Garcia and David Grisman.
- Active recording and touring artist; recent collaborations include albums with Mile Twelve in 2023–2024.
- Acclaimed singer of traditional folk and old-time songs in addition to his instrumental work.
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Fred SokolowPlayed on recordings with Jody Stecher
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Hank BradleyPlayed on recordings with Jody Stecher
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Jody StecherPlayed on recordings with Jody Stecher
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John HeraldPlayed on recordings with Jody Stecher
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Larry HanksPlayed on recordings with Jody Stecher