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| surry county, north carolina | |
| 1886 births | |
| jarrell, tommy | |
| 1985 deaths | |
| american fiddlers | |
| american banjoists | |
| national heritage fellowship winners | |
| old-time musicians | |
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Jarrell's style was notable for its expressive use of syncopation and sliding ornamentation, and he was adept at singing while playing. His formidable technique and rough of timbre continue to influence modern afficionados of Appalachian Old-time Music and in particular the "Round-Peak" style of Clawhammer banjo. Jarrell's life is documented in two films by Les Blank , listed below. FILMS
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