Béla Fleck

Béla Fleck (born July 10, 1958 in New York City, New York) is an American banjo player. He is best known for his work with the band Béla Fleck and the Flecktones.

Béla Fleck
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Béla Fleck performing on February 9, 2007.
Background information
Born (1958-07-10) July 10, 1958 (age 66)
New York City, New York,  United States
OriginBoston, Massachusetts
 United States
GenresBluegrass
Jazz fusion
Folk
Classical
Occupation(s)Songwriter, composer, banjoist
InstrumentsBanjo
Years active1978–
Associated actsBéla Fleck and the Flecktones
TRIO!
Strength In Numbers
New Grass Revival
Websitewww.BelaFleck.com

Discography

Solo/with other musicians

As part of a musical group

Tasty Licks

  • Tasty Licks (Rounder Records, 1978)
  • Anchored to the Shore (Rounder Records, 1979)

Spectrum

  • Opening Roll (Rounder Records, 1981)
  • Too Hot For Words (Rounder Records, 1982)
  • Live in Japan (Rounder Records, 1983)

The New Grass Revival

Béla Fleck and the Flecktones

One-off collaborations

As a guest musician

Sam Bush

Curandero

Dave Matthews Band

Eddie From Ohio

Jimmy Sturr & His Orchestra

  • Let's Polka 'Round (2003)

Jorma Kaukonen

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Charlie Peacock

  • Full Circle (2004)

Phish

Keller Williams

  • Dream (2007)

Béla Fleck Media

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