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.
Bela Fleck is an American banjo player. Famous for his solo and band work, Fleck is an innovative musician with a huge array of technical skills. Fleck is also widely known throughout the world, though born in America.
Bela Fleck is a renowned banjo player, and he also plays guitar.
Bela Fleck plays Jazz.
BANJO
Jazz banjo (go figure!!!)
No.
bela fleck-banjojerry douglas-dobroclarence white-guitaralison krauss-fiddle(apex)
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.
yes
bela fleck and the flecktones
Jazz banjo (go figure!!!)
No.
Abigail Washburn
No, he's alive.
yes
The Hungarian composer, Béla Bartók.
For more interesting slap bass music, I recommend you check out Les Claypool (Primus) as well as Victor Wooten (Bela Fleck and the Flecktones)
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.
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