JOHN REISCHMAN (AND THE JAYBIRDS)
- From Vancouver, B.C., Canada. Originally from Ukia, California.
- Was inspired to play mandolin by David Grisman.
- Owns (and plays) a 1924 Gibson F-5 signed by Lloyd Loar.
- 1977, joined the Good Old Persons.
- 1980, joined the Tony Rice Unit.
- 1990, joined Kathy Kallick’s “Little Big Band.”
- 1993, moved to Canada; released North of the Border
album (Rounder).
- 1996, worked with Kate MacKenzie and Frontline.
- 2000, released Up in the Woods
album (Corvus).
- 2000, formed his own band called The Jaybirds and released first self-titled album John Reischman & The Jaybirds
(Copper Creek). Band members included Trisha Gagnon (bass), Nick Hornbuckle (banjo) and Jim Nunally (guitar).
- 2004, released The Singing Moon
album with guitarist John Miller (no label).
- 2004, released Field Guide
album (Copper Creek).
- 2005, released Road West
album (Corvus).
- 2007, released Stellar Jays
(Corvus).
- 2011, released Vintage & Unique
album (Corvus).
- 2013, released Walk Along John
album (Corvus).
- 2013, released Road Trip
album with guitarist John Miller (no label).
- 2017, released On That Other Green Shore album (Corvus).