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  1. 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]

  2. 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.

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

  4. Aug 17, 2005 · Vassar Clements, a fiddle virtuoso and A-list studio musician who played with Paul McCartney and an array of others, died on Tuesday at his home in Goodlettsville, Tenn. He was 77....

  5. Clements played with Paul McCartney, Johnny Cash, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and many others, crossing genres from country to jazz to rock. He taught himself to play at age 7 and influenced generations of fiddle players with his unique style and vocabulary.

  6. Vassar Clements is joined by an all-strar group including Ricky Skaggs, Peter Rowan, Bela Fleck and Sam... The long awaited bluegrass album by this fiddle icon.

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