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'''Nashville String Machine''' is a [[musical collective]] comprising [[session musician]]s and has been credited on recordings as far back as 1974. The Nashville String Machine's composition varies from project to project. It has appeared as large as an [[orchestra]], or as small as a duo.
'''Nashville String Machine''' is a [[musical collective]] comprising [[session musician]]s, based in [[Nashville, Tennessee]], United States. Members of the group have been credited on records dating from 1972 to the present,<ref name="credit">[http://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-nashville-string-machine-mn0000376653/credits allmusic.com, ''Credits'']</ref> although the group was formally formed as "The Nashville String Machine" in 1981.<ref name="discog">[https://www.discogs.com/artist/391136-The-Nashville-String-Machine discogs.com, ''The Nashville String Machine'']</ref>


The group was formed by violinists Carol Walker Gorodetzky (b. March 23, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, died 2023<ref>{{Cite web |title=Obituary for Dorothy Carol Walker Gorodetzky at Alternative Cremation and Funeral Services |url=https://www.alternativecremationandfuneralservice.com/obituary/dorothy-gorodetzky?lud=CFC392D28916BCFDBBBDD930BBF6A853 |access-date=2024-07-26 |website=www.alternativecremationandfuneralservice.com |language=en}}</ref>) and her husband concertmaster Carl J. Gorodetzky (b. March 6, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, married to Carol Gorodetzky January 26, 1980). They oversee the contracting of arrangers, players and studio support as needed; their available supply of potential orchestra members maximizes at 80.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nashvillestringmachine.com/|title=Nashville String Machine - Welcome!|website=NashvilleStringMachine.com|access-date=November 23, 2017}}</ref>
==Notable members==
Being a musical collective, the cast is always in flux. Notable players with this outfit include<sup><nowiki>*</nowiki></sup> (but not limited to):
* [[Jack Jezzro]], veteran [[double bass]]ist, composer and [[Grammy]] nominee
* [[Alan Umstead]], renowned [[violin]]ist
* [[David Steinquest]], noted [[percussionist]] whose works have been showcased on the [[PBS]] series, [[Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood]]


Since the required number of orchestra members changes from project to project, individual members vary. However, there are three members of the ensemble who date from its 1981 founding:
Other artists who have performed with the outfit include Pamela Sixfin, Paul Christopher, Lee Levine, Dennis Molchan, Sam Levine, Mary Lee Taylor, Walter Schede, Joe Murphy, Jason Fitz, Pamela Vanosdale, Stephanie Woolf, Lennie Haight, William Woodworth, Phil Tempkins, Laurence Harvin, Marvin Chantry, Gary Vanosdale, David Davidson, George Binkley, Dennis Molchan, Lee Larrison, John Borg, Ron Huff, Marty Stuart, Vanessa Jackson, Margaret Brediman, Patti Thomas, Anne Neff, Shelby Strickland, Angel Larock Sietto, Carol Moseley, Ken Nelson, Ron Jensen, Greg Thomas, Paul Roark, Tom Romines, John Catchings, Conni Ellisor, Ted Madsen, Robert Mason, Laura Molyneaux, Craig Nelson, John David Boyle, Roy Christensen, Virginia Christensen, Lennie Haight, Walter Schwede, Donald Teal, Christian Teal, Kristin Wilkinson, Chris Simonsen, Bill Kirby, Bart LeFay, and Tom Howard.
* Pam Sixfin – violin
* Gary Vanosdale – viola
* Craig Nelson – arco bass.<ref name="discog"/>


Carol Walker Gorodetzky, founding member and violinist for the group, died on November 16, 2023.
==Notable collaborations==
The Nashville String Machine has collaborated with several artists whose recordings are distributed internationally, including:


The music aggregating website [[AllMusic]] lists 1,171 albums on which "The Nashville String Machine" is credited (from 1972 through 2017).<ref name="credit"/> The group has appeared as large as an [[orchestra]], or as small as a duo.
* [http://www.jamieslocum.com Jamie Slocum]
* [[Steve Green]]
* [[Ryan Adams]] and [[The Cardinals (rock band)|The Cardinals]]
* [[David Benoit (musician)|David Benoit]] and [[Russ Freeman]]
* [[Steven Curtis Chapman]]
* [[John Denver]]
* [[Emmylou Harris]]
* [[Faith Hill]]
* [[Lambchop (band)|Lambchop]]
* [[Don Moen]]
* [[Cindy Morgan]]
* [[Nicole C. Mullen]]
* [[Keith Urban]]
* [[The Oak Ridge Boys]]
* [[Dolly Parton]]
* [[Chris Rice]]
* [[Kenny Rogers]]
* [[Ricky Skaggs]]
* [[Michael W. Smith]]
* [[Jars of Clay]]
* [[Bruce Springsteen]]
* [[Randy Stonehill]]
* [[George Strait]]
* [[Vanessa L. Williams|Vanessa Williams]]
* [[BeBe & CeCe Winans]]
* [[Neil Young]]


==References==
The outfit's operations are spearheaded by '''''Carl Gorodetzky''''' and '''''Carol Gorodetzky'''''.
{{reflist}}


==External links==
==External links==
* {{official website|http://nashvillestringmachine.com/}}
*{{amg| id = 11:rys9ke9tjq7b | label = Nashville String Machine}}
* {{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p108754|label=Nashville String Machine}}


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[[Category:Music of Nashville, Tennessee]]

Latest revision as of 02:50, 4 August 2024

Nashville String Machine is a musical collective comprising session musicians, based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. Members of the group have been credited on records dating from 1972 to the present,[1] although the group was formally formed as "The Nashville String Machine" in 1981.[2]

The group was formed by violinists Carol Walker Gorodetzky (b. March 23, 1942 in Nashville, Tennessee, died 2023[3]) and her husband concertmaster Carl J. Gorodetzky (b. March 6, 1937 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, married to Carol Gorodetzky January 26, 1980). They oversee the contracting of arrangers, players and studio support as needed; their available supply of potential orchestra members maximizes at 80.[4]

Since the required number of orchestra members changes from project to project, individual members vary. However, there are three members of the ensemble who date from its 1981 founding:

  • Pam Sixfin – violin
  • Gary Vanosdale – viola
  • Craig Nelson – arco bass.[2]

Carol Walker Gorodetzky, founding member and violinist for the group, died on November 16, 2023.

The music aggregating website AllMusic lists 1,171 albums on which "The Nashville String Machine" is credited (from 1972 through 2017).[1] The group has appeared as large as an orchestra, or as small as a duo.

References

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  1. ^ a b allmusic.com, Credits
  2. ^ a b discogs.com, The Nashville String Machine
  3. ^ "Obituary for Dorothy Carol Walker Gorodetzky at Alternative Cremation and Funeral Services". www.alternativecremationandfuneralservice.com. Retrieved July 26, 2024.
  4. ^ "Nashville String Machine - Welcome!". NashvilleStringMachine.com. Retrieved November 23, 2017.
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