Danny Knicely & Jack Dunlap - Chop, Shred & Split - A Mandolin Player's Apprenticeship
Danny Knicely & Jack Dunlap - Chop, Shred & Split - A Mandolin Player's Apprenticeship
This album is a record of the fruits of Danny and Jack’s apprenticeship. The selections on this project speak to Danny’s trademark versatility and creativity. Danny leads his apprentice on a musical expedition that seamlessly transcends the boundaries of genre. You’ll be treated to a collection of originals that span the gamut from bluegrass to swing, funk, polka, and even the stylings of the late South Indian mandolin master U. Srinivas, memorialized in their joint composition “Wish U. Was Here.” These originals are complemented with an eclectic array of covers by the likes of Benny Goodman, Rex McGee, and the French jazz musician Tchavolo Schmitt..
The album was released in September of 2015, and won Best Bluegrass Album of the Year at the Washington Area Music Awards in April 2016.
Danny Knicely - mandolin, guitar, bass
Jack Dunlap- mandolin, octave mandolin, guitar, bass
Tracks:
Woodpecker Polka
Shakin’ Down the Acorns
Funky Wolverine Breakdown
Big Red
Jack O’ Lantern
Breakfast Feud
Lil’ Yadkin River Breakdown
Wish U. Was Here
Six On Four
Tchavolo Swing
The Waltz of Tears