Andy Statman
Andy Statman is a Queens-born mandolinist and clarinetist who became a major figure in the 1970s klezmer revival and contemporary newgrass simultaneously — a David Grisman protege, Dave Tarras heir, and 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellow whose "Flatbush Waltz" and "Jewish Klezmer Music" remain touchstones.
- American mandolinist and clarinetist; major figure in both bluegrass/newgrass and the 1970s klezmer revival.
- Born 1950 in New York City; raised in Queens in a family with a long line of cantors.
- Studied mandolin briefly with David Grisman, a lifelong friend.
- Studied klezmer clarinet in the 1970s with legendary clarinetist Dave Tarras, who bequeathed several of his clarinets to him.
- Joined the experimental bluegrass group Country Cooking in 1970, then played with David Bromberg's band and Breakfast Special.
- His 1970s recordings "Jewish Klezmer Music" and "Flatbush Waltz" became touchstones for the klezmer revival and post-bebop mandolin jazz.
- Named a National Heritage Fellow by the National Endowment for the Arts in 2012, the nation's highest honor in folk and traditional arts.
- Leads the Andy Statman Trio, performing regularly at Charles Street Synagogue in Greenwich Village.
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Peter RowanPlayed on recordings with Peter Rowan
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The Wayfaring StrangersPlayed on recordings with The Wayfaring Strangers