Biography

Chop, Shred & Split  is a record of Danny and Jack’s apprenticeship, which was sponsored by the Virginia Folklife Organization and the National Endowment for the Arts. The selections on the project speak to Danny’s trademark versatility and creativity as well as Jack's intrepid spirit and burgeoning virtuosity.  Danny leads his apprentice on a musical expedition that seamlessly transcends the boundaries of genre.  You’ll be treated to a collection of originals that span the gamut from bluegrass to swing, funk, polka, and even the stylings of the late South Indian mandolin master U. Srinivas, memorialized in their joint composition “Wish U. Was Here.”  These originals are complemented by an eclectic array of covers from the likes of Benny Goodman, Rex McGee, and the French jazz musician Tchavolo Schmitt.