Mark Schatz

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Mark Schatz is an American bassist and banjoist who has recorded and toured with artists such as albums for artists such as Bela Fleck, Jerry Douglas, Maura O'Connell, Tony Rice, John Hartford, Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, and Tim O'Brien. Schatz toured and recorded with acclaimed progressive acoustic trio Nickel Creek from 2003 until the start of the band's indefinite hiatus in late 2007.

Schatz is also a renowned solo artist who has recorded two solo albums on Rounder Records, his debut produced by Bela Fleck. His band, "Mark Schatz & Friends", is comprised of Schatz, Casey Driessen, Missy Raines, and Jim Hurst. Schatz has produced albums for various bluegrass artists including The Duhks.

1 Discography
- 1.1 Solo
- 1.2 With Nickel Creek
2 References
3 External links

[edit] Discography

[edit] Solo

1995: Brand New Old Tyme Way
2006: Steppin' in the Boilerhouse

[edit] With Nickel Creek

2005: Why Should the Fire Die?
2006: Reasons Why: The Very Best

[edit] References

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