The Sparrow Quartet is an American acoustic music group that formed in 2005. Its members include Abigail Washburn (banjo and vocals), Béla Fleck (banjo), Casey Driessen (violin), and Ben Sollee (cello). The group is known for its mixture of old-time music with Chinese lyrics and melodies, owing to Washburn's long-standing interest in Chinese culture.
The Sparrow Quartet | |
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| Origin | United States |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2005–Present |
| Labels | Nettwerk |
| Members | Abigail Washburn Bela Fleck Casey Driessen Ben Sollee |
The band released their debut album, Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet, on May 20, 2008, on Nettwerk Records.[1] Following the album's release, the Sparrow Quartet embarked on a one-hundred plus date tour of North America[1] which included a stop in Seattle opening for Earl Scruggs in which Fleck performed onstage with Scruggs.
Discography
edit- Abigail Washburn & The Sparrow Quartet (2008)
- The Sparrow Quartet EP (2009)
References
edit- ^ a b "Abigail Washburn announces new album, extensive tour"[permanent dead link]. Paste. April 21, 2008. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
External links
edit- Abigail Washburn official site
- Béla Fleck - The Official Website
- Casey Driessen - The Official Website
- Ben Sollee - The Official Website
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