But as a soloist, this MacArthur Fellow, Grammy-winning mandolin virtuoso, composer and vocalist has continued to evolve and expand, collaborating with renowned artists such as Edgar Meyer, Yo-Yo Ma and Stuart Duncan. His fresh and insightful sound encompasses classical, rock, jazz, progressive folk and bluegrass, transcending the borders of conventional genres to create a distinctly American musical voice. If there was ever a reason to venture out on a Tuesday evening in January, seeing this master in the prime of his career is it.