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.
- 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.
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The David Grisman Quintet1977 · Kaleidoscope F 5
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Bill AmatneekPlayed on recordings with The David Grisman Quintet
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Darol AngerPlayed on recordings with The David Grisman Quintet
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David GrismanPlayed on recordings with The David Grisman Quintet
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Todd PhillipsPlayed on recordings with The David Grisman Quintet
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Tony RicePlayed on recordings with The David Grisman Quintet