Favorite 2011 recordings with mandolin:

[Mandoe]

It's about that time of year again - time to list some of our favorite 2011 recordings that feature mandolin:

For starters:

1) "Live at Wigmore Hall" - David Grisman and Martin Taylor
2) "David Grisman's Folk Jazz Trio"
3) "Lloyd Loar Mandolins" - Tony Williamson
4) "A Tribute to Bill Monroe" - Frank Wakefield
5) "The Unknown Science" - Joy Kills Sorrow

Hoping others' favorites will broaden my horizon.

[KEB]

I'm really enjoying Andy Stadtman's Old Brooklyn. and the Goat Rodeo Sessions from Thile, et. al. -- not quite bluegrass in either case, but really intricate playing in both cases.

[mandopete]

Here's mine:

The Gibson Brothers; Help My Brother
Donna Hughes; Hellos, Goodbyes and Butterflies
Jim Lauderdale; Reason and Rhyme
Joe Walsh; Sweet Loam
Larry Cordle; Pud Marchum’s Hangin’
Town Mountain; Steady Operator
Brokentop; Brokentop
John Reischman & The Jaybirds; Vintage Unique
Larry Sparks; Almost Home
The Bluegrass Regulators; The Bluegrass Regulators

And honorable mention (since I was limited to 10 for the bluegrass list):

Cahalen Morrison & Eli West; The Holy Comming Of The Storm

[mandopete]

Hey there bluegrass music fans - tune into Bluegrass Ramble today at noon Pacifc time on KBCS (www.kbcs.fm) as I present my favorite recordings from 2011! You'll be hearing from mando pickers such as Joe Walsh, Adam Steffey, John Reischman and many more. So take a break from football and tune in (you won't be disappoint).

[Ethan Setiawan]

Sleep with One Eye Open!
Seconding "This Unknown Science".

[Darren Bailey]

Vintage and Unique is a terrific recording. I had to listen a couple of times but then played it every day for a fortnight. His touch is so delicate at times.