Both became award-winning bluegrass virtuosos here in their pre-teens, then went on to achieve national acclaim for their sterling musicianship and stylistic versatility.īoth are elated to be in a group led by 2011 Kennedy Center Honors recipient and 18-time Grammy winner Ma, who has been the world’s most prominent cellist for the past several decades. Oceanside native Thile and former Vista resident Duncan both began their lifelong love affairs with music in San Diego, albeit 17 years apart.
