Born mostly in California in the 1970s, the fusion known variously as jazzgrass, spacegrass, and Dawg music (after mandolinist David “Dawg” Grisman) has inspired a wide community of players across generations. Here are seven excellent and moving albums - in order of release between last fall and last month - that feel right for summer afternoon hanging out or for attentive listening with your eyes closed.
New Jersey City University (NJCU) Music, Dance and Theatre Department, in collaboration with Joffrey Ballet School presents "Pippin" for two weekends of