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Born: July 10, 1958 in New York, NY
Years Active: 70 's, 80 's, 90 's, 00's
Genre: Jazz

Biography:
Premier banjo player Béla Fleck is considered one of the most innovative pickers in the world and has done much to demonstrate the versatility of his instrument, which he uses to play everything from traditional bluegrass to progressive jazz. He was named after composer Béla Bartok and was born in New York City. Around age 15, Fleck became fascinat... Continue Bio >>

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Tickets:
12/02/2009 Classic Center
12/03/2009 MSU Riley Center
12/04/2009 River Center For The Performing Arts
12/05/2009 North Charleston Performing Arts Center
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Ringtones:

Natural Bridge Suite

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Discography:
2009 Throw Down Your Heart, Tales from the Acoustic Planet, Vol. 3: Africa Sessions
2009 Melody of Rhythm: Triple Concerto & Music for Trio
2008 Jingle All the Way
2006 Hidden Land
2004 Music for Two
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Filmography:
2008 Throw Down Your Heart
2007 The Best of the Jammys, Vol. 2
2004 Obstinato: Making Music for Two
2004 Bernie Williams: The Journey Within
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Member Of: New Grass Revival Strength in Numbers Béla Fleck & the Flecktones More >> Similar Artists: Mike Marshall Psychograss David Grisman Mark O'Connor Emma Smith More >>

Influenced By: Bill Monroe Joni Mitchell The Louvin Brothers Charlie Parker Flatt & Scruggs More >> Followers: Blueground Undergrass Umphrey's McGee Donna Hughes Phish String Cheese Incident More >>

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