JOHN REISCHMAN

Vancouver-based mandolinist and composer John Reischman is a Grammy Award-winning musician who emerged from the Bay Area's "new acoustic" scene in the 1980s, playing with the Tony Rice Unit and The Good Ol' Persons. His 2021 album, New Time & Old Acoustic on Corvus Records, features a blend of traditional and progressive influences with collaborators like Molly Tuttle. Reischman's playing is renowned for its clear tone and sophisticated arrangements, often incorporating bluegrass, old-time, swing, and Latin American styles. Expect a masterclass in tasteful, melodic mandolin.