Mike Compton (musician) discography

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Mike Compton is an American bluegrass mandolin player. In addition to his solo albums and recordings with the Nashville Bluegrass Band and John Hartford, he has been featured as a performer and collaborator on numerous albums by other artists.

Contents

Note: this discography does not include compilations or collections of previously released material.

Solo

Collaborations

As a member of the Nashville Bluegrass Band

With John Hartford

As sideman

1977 - 1999

2000 - 2004

2005 - 2009

2010 - 2011

2012 - present

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