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 03.15.10
Donna Lee on the electric baritone mandolin
JazzMando friend Danny Williams (AKA "BariMando") has just posted an inspiring rendition of the Charlier Parker favorite, "Donna Lee." We've been trying to master that
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03.13.10
Ludewig Dola
Terrific eye candy from our friend, Illinois builder Dale Ludewig, who confides, "A mandola, just dyed and sealed Tuesday afternoon. Going to a man who
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03.11.10
Happy Birthday Jethro!
Everytime March 10th rolls around, we are compelled to pay homage to the great mandolin legend and personal hero, and especially this year for what
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