Classical music, bluegrass, and pop are fused through the mandolin playing of Evan Marshall. Inspired equally by late classical violinist Jascha Heifitz and the dean of country guitar, Chet Atkins, Marshall has crafted a highly experimental approach to the mandolin that blends bass lines, chordal accompaniment, and tremolo melodies without overdubs.
Although he studied classical violin as a youngster, Marshall found his natural musical voice after switching to the mandolin at the age of 14. Marshall's 1990 debut album, Mandolin Magic, was produced by David Grisman and featur...