Some good suggestions already, esp. Grisman, but I'd also recommend going back to the master, Bill Monroe, before you decide for good that bluegrass mandolin is not what you're after. Grisman's got the jazzy complexity, but no one has topped old Bill M. in the category of power.
Better known for his guitar playing, Norman Blake is a less flashy, but very solid and tasteful mandolin player in the old-time country music tradition.
But if you really want some wild ensemble playing, check out the "Mando Mafia." I've seen them live many times and they're fantastic. You can order their cd's at www.countysales.com.
Better known for his guitar playing, Norman Blake is a less flashy, but very solid and tasteful mandolin player in the old-time country music tradition.
But if you really want some wild ensemble playing, check out the "Mando Mafia." I've seen them live many times and they're fantastic. You can order their cd's at www.countysales.com.