Co-sponsored by the Fiddlers of the Genesee Co-sponsored by the Fiddlers of the Genesee
Jay Ungar & Molly
Mason are extraordinary musicians. If you didn't know it before, you
sure did after Ken Burns' The Civil War hit the airwaves. Their
performance of Jay's haunting composition Ashokan Farewell — the
musical hallmark of the PBS series — earned the couple international
acclaim. The soundtrack won a Grammy and Ashokan Farewell — originally
inspired by Jay & Molly's annual fiddle and dance camps — was
nominated for an Emmy.
Of course Ashokan Farewell is only part of the story.
Since joining forces in the late 1970s, Jay and Molly have become one
of the most celebrated duos on the American acoustic music scene. With
their comfortable sense of fun and their love of music, they make each
concert a musical journey — sometimes spanning two continents and two
centuries. Their incomparable warmth and wit — coupled with consummate
musicianship — have delighted audiences worldwide.
Listen to the timeless renditions of hard-driving Appalachian, Cajun
and Celtic fiddle tunes, stirring Civil War classics, sassy songs from
the golden age of swing and country, stunning waltzes, and deeply
moving original compositions. It's immediately apparent why Jay and
Molly concerts warm the heart, feed the soul, and appeal to all ages.
No wonder they continue to receive widespread critical praise.
They've garnered legions of fans through their appearances on Great
Performances, A Prairie Home Companion, their own public radio
specials, and work on film soundtracks such as Brother's Keeper,
Legends of the Fall, and a host of Ken Burns documentaries.
And what of the event that inspired their signature tune? Jay and
Molly's Ashokan Fiddle & Dance Camps — in New York's Catskill
Mountains — remain a favorite learning vacation destination for music
and dance enthusiasts all across the country.
If you love American acoustic music, a Jay Ungar & Molly Mason concert is a must.
Some links to video clips from Jay and Molly's web site: http://www.jayandmolly.com/promo/video_performances.shtml