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Jay Ungar is a cornerstone of American folk music, best known for composing Ashokan Farewell, a piece that reached global recognition after its prominent use in Ken Burns’ The Civil War. A versatile performer and composer, Ungar has shaped folk repertoire through collaborations with Molly Mason, the Swingology band, and the Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band. He and Molly also lead the Ashokan Center’s renowned Ashokan Music & Dance Camps in the Catskills, nurturing the next generation of traditional artists.

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Jay Ungar’s discography highlights include recordings with Molly Mason, the Family Band, and numerous traditional and contemporary folk releases. His work has contributed to a Grammy-winning Civil War soundtrack and earned Emmy recognition through Ashokan Farewell’s involvement in Burns’ projects. For fans and newcomers alike, following Jay Ungar means enjoying rich narratives, masterful mandolin and fiddle work, and a live experience that emphasizes community and tradition. Secure your seats for 2025 shows like Winter Hoot at the Ashokan Center (Olivebridge, NY), Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains, NY), and the Stissing Center/Globe Hill event (Pine Plains, NY), among other engagements throughout the year.

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Quick Facts About Jay Ungar

  • Ashokan Farewell (1982) became an iconic Civil War-era theme after Ken Burns used it in The Civil War (1990); the piece helped propel Ungar and Mason to international recognition.
  • Jay Ungar & Molly Mason have performed as a duo, with their Swingology band, and with their Jay Ungar & Molly Mason Family Band (featuring Ruth Ungar and Michael Merenda).
  • They run the Ashokan Center’s Ashokan Music & Dance Camps in the Catskills, fostering traditional American music and dance.
  • Awards: Ashokan Farewell contributed to a Grammy-winning Civil War soundtrack and earned an Emmy nomination for Ashokan Farewell’s involvement in Burns' work; Ungar and Mason are widely cited for their Civil War soundtrack contributions.
  • 2025 tour highlights include Winter Hoot at Ashokan Center (Olivebridge, NY) Jan 31–Feb 2, 2025; Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains, NY) May 17, 2025; Stissing Center/Globe Hill event in Pine Plains, NY on Sep 27, 2025; and additional engagements through the year.

The records

Jay Ungar Discography

  • The Quiet Room
    2018 · Fiddle & Dance Records
  • A Fiddler's Holiday
    2012 · Rounder Records 11661-9153-2
  • The Pleasures Of Winter
    2008 · Fiddle & Dance Records
  • Relax Your Mind
    2003 · Angel Records
  • A Song Of Home (An American Musical Journey)
    2002 · BMG / RCA Victor / RCA Victor Group
  • Harvest Home (Music for All Seasons)
    1999 · Angel Records 7243 5 56720 2 5
  • The Catskill Collection
    1998 · Fiddle & Dance Records FDCD103
  • The Lovers' Waltz
    1997 · Angel Records 7243 5 55561 2 7
  • Waltz Of The Wind
    1984 · Flying Fish FF303
  • Fiddle Fever
    1981 · Flying Fish FF247
  • Brother's Keeper
    1993 · Angel Records
  • Live At Gettysburg College
    1994 · Fiddle & Dance Records
  • American Dreamer: Songs of Stephen Foster
    1992 · Angel Records
  • Rip Van Winkle
    1992 · Rabbit Ears Productions
  • Dance Of A Child's Dreams
    1995 · Angel Records
  • Banjo Manikin
    2001 · Folk-Legacy Records
  • Laments & Dances (Music From The Folk Traditions)
    1994 · MusicMasters Classics (also Musical Heritage Society reissue 2003)
  • The Street Giveth... And The Street Taketh Away
    1969 · Polydor
  • Albion Doo-Wah...
    1970 · Polydor
  • Cat Mother
    1972 · Polydor

The hits

Top Jay Ungar Songs

  • Ashokan Farewell
    1984 · N/A

Jay Ungar’s discography highlights include recordings with Molly Mason, the Family Band, and numerous traditional and contemporary folk releases. His work has contributed to a Grammy-winning Civil War soundtrack and earned Emmy recognition through Ashokan Farewell’s involvement in Burns’ projects. For fans and newcomers alike, following Jay Ungar means enjoying rich narratives, masterful mandolin and fiddle work, and a live experience that emphasizes community and tradition. Secure your seats for 2025 shows like Winter Hoot at the Ashokan Center (Olivebridge, NY), Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains, NY), and the Stissing Center/Globe Hill event (Pine Plains, NY), among other engagements throughout the year.

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