S2E10: Jake Jolliff!

from Bluegrass BKLYN Hosted by Mike Willner

We get to talk with Jake Jolliff, one of Brooklyn’s Finest, a mandolin virtuoso of the first order, composer, bandleader, and teacher. He shares his thoughts on practice, performance, blending musical influences, and much more. As a special treat, we hear from Riyae Park, one of Brooklyn’s best kept musical secrets … but not for long! Join us and enjoy the episode. Mentioned in this Episode The Jacob Jolliff Band @jacob.jolliff www.jacobjolliff.com Riyae Park @riyae_music Ashokan Center Bluegrass Camp August 4-8 ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025/ Molly Tuttle @mollytuttle www.mollytuttlemusic.com/ Della Mae @heyheydellamae www.dellamae.com/ Sunny’s Bar @sunnysbarofficial www.sunnysredhook.com/ Jalopy Theater and School of Music @jalopybrooklyn www.jalopytheatre.com Delia’s Lounge Jam (1st and 3rd Saturday of each month) www.facebook.com/groups/502898005440270 www.deliaslounge.com Music in this Episode (in order of appearance): ‘Columbus Stockade Blues’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band ‘These Songs’ – Della Mae ‘White Freightliner’ – Tommy Emmanuel & Molly Tuttle ‘LA County Blues’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band ‘One Night in Glasgow’ – The Jacob Jolliff Band

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Jake Jolliff - mandolin virtuoso, band leader, composer - offers wisdom about practicing, performing, jamming. Riyea Park quickly learns to play ’Happy Birthday’!

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