The David Grisman Quintet

Band · Active 1977–present
Classic Bluegrass New Acoustic Jazz / Dawg

The David Grisman Quintet is an American acoustic ensemble led by the mandolinist David Grisman, the group through which he developed his genre-blending style known as “Dawg music.”

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  • Its original lineup, formed in the mid-1970s, included the guitarist Tony Rice, the violinist Darol Anger, the bassist Bill Amatneek, and Todd Phillips on second mandolin; by 1979 Mike Marshall had taken the second mandolin and Phillips had moved to bass.
  • The quintet's music blended bluegrass with jazz, drawing on the swing of Stephane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt.
  • Released its self-titled debut album in 1977, a landmark of progressive acoustic music.
  • The group continued for decades with changing personnel.
  • David Grisman
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  • Darol Anger
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  • Todd Phillips
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  • Tony Rice
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  • Bill Amatneek
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  • Enrique Coria
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  • Jim Kerwin
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  • Joe Craven
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  • Mike Marshall
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  • Mark O’Connor
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  • Rob Wasserman
    Played on recording with The David Grisman Quintet

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