ANDREW BIRD (US)
Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and lyricist Andrew Bird picked up his first violin at the age of four. He spent his formative years soaking up classical repertoire completely by ear so when it came time for a restless teen-ager to make the jump to Hungarian Gypsy music, early jazz, country blues, south Indian etc, it wasn't such a giant leap. Since beginning his recording career, Bird has released nine albums: six studio albums, both solo and with his former group the Bowl Of Fire, and three live albums. The soon to be released Noble Beast will bring the tally to an impressive eleven. Andrew Bird is a must-see live artist.
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