We revisit our conversation with Chicago’s master of the mandolin. Don Stiernberg joins us to talk about playing a traditional instrument in a modern way – and performs in studio with his trio.
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Meet Chicago’s master of the mandolin. Don Stiernberg joins us to talk about playing a traditional instrument in a modern way – and performs live in studio with his trio. View a web extra performance.
A few years ago, Jay Shefsky introduced us to banjo prodigy Noam Pikelny when he had just joined mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile as part of his band, Punch Brothers. Pikelny is now nominated for a Grammy. We take another look at Jay's story.