Mark O'Connor

Mark O'Connor
Born: Aug 5, 1961 in Seattle, WA
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Styles: Progressive Bluegrass, Classical Crossover, New Acoustic, Instrumental Country, Progressive Country
Biography: Born and raised in Seattle, O'Connor was always a bit out of sync with his teenage peers. Understandably so, since he was winning fiddle contests and had mapped out a sketchy career path. O'Connor moved to Nashville in 1983, already a former sideman for jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli, a job that allowed ...Read full biography
Mark O'Connor's Hot Swing Trio Live in New York
Released: 2005
Label: Omac
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Violinist Mark O'Connor's third recording with his Hot Swing Trio is more than just a tribute to the great Stéphane Grappelli and Django Reinhardt, as it also showcases the leader's compositions. Joined ...Read full review
Crossing Bridges
Released: 2004
Label: Omac
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Mark O'Connor is one of the most difficult musicians to categorize, especially when listening to a stunning release such as Crossing Bridges. Although his roots are in bluegrass, he is equally at home ...Read full review
More Mark O'Connor albums: Main Albums (25), Compilations (4), DVD/Video (3)
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