| First Name |
David
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| Last Name |
Grisman
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| Alternative Name |
Dawg, "Dawg"
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| Birthday |
23rd March, 1945
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| Birthplace |
Hackensack, New Jersey USA
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| Zodiac Sign |
Aries
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| Religion |
Jewish
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| Nationality |
American
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| Occupation Text |
Musician, composer, producer, session musician
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Bluegrass, newgrass, new acoustic, folk, jazz, americana
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| Music Genre |
Country
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| Year(s) Active |
1963–present
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| Music Style |
Progressive Bluegrass, Jazz, Bluegrass, Folk, New Acoustic, Contemporary Bluegrass, Traditional Bluegrass
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| Music Mood |
Elegant, Quirky, Amiable/Good-Natured, Refined/Mannered, Playful, Freewheeling, Wistful, Wry, Sophisticated, Earthy, Organic, Sweet, Bittersweet, Reflective, Energetic
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| Instrument |
Mandolin, Vocals, Leader
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| Instrument (text) |
Mandolin, mandola, mandocello, banjo, piano, saxophone, keyboards
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| Record Label |
Electra, Sugar Hill, Pastel Records, A&M, Warner Bros., Acoustic Disc, Kaleidoscope, Horizon, Rounder
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| Associated Acts |
Even Dozen Jug Band, Old and in the Way, David Grisman Quintet, Jerry Garcia, Earth Opera, Peter Rowan, Muleskinner, Andy Statman, Martin Taylor, DGBX, Old & In the Way
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| Official Websites |
http://www.dawgnet.com/, http://dawgnet.com
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David Grisman (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.
