Bela started out playing bluegrass with Tasty Licks in Boston then moved onto what is known as New Grass with the legendary band, New Grass Revival. When he formed his own band, the Flecktones, their style became a mixture of jazz, newgrass, funk, and blues. Since then Bela has pursued his interest in classical, Asian and African music and infused these elements into his repertoire.
Jazz banjo (go figure!!!)
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If he is still married to the lady he wed about ten years ago, then her first name is Cindy. I think if you read the liner notes on some of the early recordings, you will discover her last name.
The instrument is basically a MIDI trigger device. It is the body of a synth ax guitar stripped and modified with piezo triggers. It was dubbed the synthax drumitar.
Abigail Washburn
No, he's alive.
yes
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The Hungarian composer, Béla Bartók.
Bela started out playing bluegrass with Tasty Licks in Boston then moved onto what is known as New Grass with the legendary band, New Grass Revival. When he formed his own band, the Flecktones, their style became a mixture of jazz, newgrass, funk, and blues. Since then Bela has pursued his interest in classical, Asian and African music and infused these elements into his repertoire.
"Sinister Minister" by Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
Jazz banjo (go figure!!!)
Bela Fleck and the Flecktones are more commonly known for using a Banjo in there recordings as well as other band members using a piano, bass, drums and occasionally the harmonica.
Austin City Limits - 1975 Wilco Bela Fleck and Friends 25-10 was released on: USA: 29 April 2000
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There are several famous people named Bela. Bela Lugosi was a movie star, noted for playing Dracula, for many decades. Bela Fleck is a noted jazz guitarist. The name is Hungarian in origin.