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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Vassar_ClementsVassar Clements - Wikipedia

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   Vassar Carlton Clements (April 25, 1928 – August 16, 2005) was an American jazz, swing, and bluegrass fiddler. Clements has been dubbed the Father of Hillbilly Jazz, an improvisational style that blends and borrows from swing, hot jazz, and bluegrass along with roots also in country and other musical traditions. [3]

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     Vassar Clements - Orange Blossom Special

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     Vassar Clements, Tony Rice - Kissimmee Kid

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3. www.vassarclements.com › bioVassar Clements - Biography

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   Learn about Vassar Clements, one of the world's finest and most versatile fiddle players, who played with Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Earl Scruggs and many others. Explore his diverse musical styles, awards, compositions and legacy.

4. www.bluegrasshall.org › inductees › vassar-clementsVassar Clements - Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

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   Learn about the life and career of Vassar Clements, a pioneer fiddler who played with Bill Monroe, Earl Scruggs, John Hartford, and many others. He was also a solo artist and a member of the Bluegrass Album Band.

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6. www.youtube.com › watchVassar Clements - Orange Blossom Special - YouTube

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   Jun 26, 2011 · 90K views 12 years ago. Vassar Clements Band - 1980 "Orange Blossom Special" Vassar Clements - Fiddle Jim Tipton - Guitar Corky MacMillan - Bass Steve Davidowski - Keyboards Ric Ward -...

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7. www.vassarclements.comVassar Clements (1928 - 2005) - Father of Hillbilly Jazz ...

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   Welcome to the Official Website of Vassar Clements, the Father of Hillbilly Jazz.

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   How did Vassar Clements die?

   • He is the quintessential American musician, being well versed in bluegrass, country, rock, blues, jazz and swing. His career presents a model that most musicians would gladly follow. Vassar Clements died of lung cancer on August 16, 2005 at the age of 77.

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   Who was Vassar Carlton Clements?

   • Vassar Carlton Clements (April 25, 1928 – August 16, 2005 ) was an American jazz, swing, and bluegrass fiddler. Clements has been dubbed the Father of Hillbilly Jazz, an improvisational style that blends and borrows from swing, hot jazz, and bluegrass along with roots also in country and other musical traditions.

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   What kind of music did Vassar Clements create?

   • Understandably, the form of jazz music created by virtuoso Vassar Clements is an amalgam of the diverse influences that have touched him throughout his career, but particularly his affinity for the jazz and swing music of his youth.

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   How many albums did Vassar Clements play?

   • Vassar Clements played on over 200 albums, including nearly 40 on which he starred or was featured. His albums often featured newgrass style music and what Clements called "Hillbilly Jazz".

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9. www.cmt.com › news › gvr2xwLegendary Fiddler Vassar Clements Dead at Age 77 - CMT

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   Aug 16, 2005 · Vassar Clements was a bluegrass, jazz and country musician who played with Bill Monroe, John Hartford, Jerry Garcia and many others. He recorded several albums as a solo artist and was a member of the Dobrolic Plectral Society and Old & in the Way.

10. www.allmusic.com › artist › vassar-clements-mn0000245039Vassar Clements Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & ... | AllMusic

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    Aug 16, 2005 · Explore Vassar Clements's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Vassar Clements on AllMusic.