Various A Tribute To John Duffey - Epilogue (CD)

(Smithsonian Folkways) 17 tracks

John Duffey's influence on bluegrass cannot be overstated. His contributions to legendary bands The Country Gentlemen and The Seldom Scene helped transform the genre from a regional Appalachian music to a sophisticated, urban sound, resulting in a legion of new fans the world over. On 'Epilogue', the bluegrass music community comes together to create a marvelously fitting tribute to 'the father of modern bluegrass.' Sam Bush, John Cowan, Bela Fleck, Bruce Molsky, Tim O'Brien, Don Rigsby, and so many more—it's a rare and special all-star cast. Their eagerness and passion to record the album attest to how profoundly Duffey impacted them and countless other musicians today.