Jonathan Yudkin

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Jonathan Yudkin
Born1960
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
GenresRock, country
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Banjo, cello, Celtic harp, guitar, mandocello, mandola, mandolin, double bass, viola, violin
Years active1988–present
Websitejonathanyudkin.com

Jonathan Yudkin is an American multi-instrumentalist who is a proficient player of banjo, violin, mandolin, and other stringed instruments. He is a Nashville-based session musician, record producer, arranger, and band leader.

Biography

Growing up in Philadelphia, Yudkin's father led a synagogue choir, and his mother was the featured soloist. Yudkin studied violin privately for many years, but—inspired by the example of

Nashville and joined Leon Russell's Paradise Band.[1]

Yudkin has worked with Kathy Mattea,[2] John Hartford,[3] Rascal Flatts,[4] Lonestar,[5] Taylor Swift,[6] Robert Earl Keen,[7] Terri Clark,[8] Shania Twain,[9] Ty Herndon,[10] Riders in the Sky,[11] Kenny Rogers,[12] Walter Hyatt,[13] and others. Yudkin co-produced Ty Herndon's 2007 album Right About Now.[14]

Yudkin has composed feature-length film soundtracks, including Born Wild (2013) and Dug Up (2014).[15]

Yudkin was a member of the Doug Dillard Band, along with Ginger Boatwright, Roger Rasnake, and David Grier. They recorded the albums What's That (1986) and Heartbreak Hotel (1989).[16]

Discography

With Robert Earl Keen

As producer

  • 1994: Tim MalchakHome Town (Full House)
  • 1996: Tim Malchak – The Coast is Clear (River Road)
  • 1998: Marge Calhoun – Freedom on Captivity (Wizewoman)
  • 2004: Wayne Warner – Doing Something Right (B-Venturous)
  • 2007: Ty HerndonRight About Now (Pyramid)

Also appears on

1986 - 1995

1996 - 2000

2001 - 2003

2004 - 2006

2007 - 2009

2010 - 2014

2015 - present

References

  1. ^ David Brinn (March 14, 2011). "Strings attached". The Jerusalem Post. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  2. ^ Dan Kening (September 22, 1991). "Kathy Mattea Proves She Learned Her Lessons Well". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  3. ^ "John Hartford, part 1". Praguefrank's Discography 2. January 28, 2017. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  4. ^ Clyde Dennis. "Rascal Flatts Melt Country Music CD Review". 33rpm.com. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  5. ^ staff (July 5, 2004). "Picks and Pans Review: Let's Be Us Again". People. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  6. . Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  7. ^ Mike Ethan Messick (September 1, 2011). "Mr. Record Man: Robert Earl Keen". Lone Star Music. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  8. . Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  9. ^ Dan Daley (August 1, 2004). "Recording Shania Twain's Up!". Sound on Sound. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  10. ^ Stark, Phyllis (July 1, 2006). "Cyrus, Herndon Ink New Deals". Billboard. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  11. . Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  12. ^ Paul W. Dennis (October 25, 2017). "Album Review: Kenny Rogers – 'She Rides Wild Horses'". My Kind of Country. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  13. ^ Parry Gettelman (August 13, 1993). "Walter Hyatt". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
  14. ^ "Titan Global Announces Ty Herndon's New CD "Right About Now" Debuted to 21st on Independent Artist Chart and 41st on Country Chart". Titan Global. January 23, 2007. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  15. ^ "Born Wild". Blaxup. November 30, 2012. Retrieved November 14, 2017.
  16. ^ James Gabehart (May 22, 2012). "Doug Dillard: Bluegrass Banjo Giant, Country-Rock Pioneer". Bluegrass Today. Retrieved November 13, 2017.

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