Blues, Jazz, Rock Violinists?


Hey folks - over the years I have really enjoyed Sugar Cane Harris. Can anyone recommend other "non-classical" violinists? (but not really interested in "country fiddle", either). Am familiar with Jean Luc Ponty, Papa John Creach. Violin as in "It's a Beautiful Day", Dan Hicks, UK would work too. Looking forward to your suggestions.
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Orpheus10:

These videos can become habit forming very quickly. I really enjoyed the ones you sent. I have held an erroneous opinion of the youtube music.

Tina Brooks, I didn't realize he was so well known. I thought I had him all to my self. The one you sent was great, and I listened to the 'true blue' cuts also. I also saw one by Freddie Redd. Another on my favorites.

Regina Carter:
I will have to revisit my CDs of her. Here is my take on the ones on youtube:

Artistya - Very nice to listen to. I would call this world music. I think the video helps the audio part. In other words, it was great to watch and listen, not so sure I would like it as much on audio only. i don't think it would have held my attention.

2002 at Bern - Overall sounded rather grappelli-ish. which is not a bad thing. Gyspy / eastern european folk, came to my mind. I thought she was just a little too laid back.

Mood Indigo - more bluesy. this is missing from the first two numbers. Her solos made me wonder if she has mastered the violin. But, she did bend a few notes. very good.

It don't mean a thing (newport all stars 2003) - now this is better, hot club jazz, she breaks out, takes charge, YES she has mastered her instrument. the sax helps with the overall effect. I will buy this if I can find it.

All of the ones I watched were very very good. It don't mean a thing, was more to my liking.

To Chazro: ACHTUNG!! ACHTUNG!! These are my opinions!!!
Orpheus10:

Floating my boat today

Grazing in the Grass : The best of Hugh Masekela
This is a great review of his music.
(I always liked masekela, I played flugel horn in concert band.)

The very best of Grappelli & Menuhin - nice easy listening, does not reach out and grab.

The Blue Danube - Willi Boskovsky and VPO, I remember where I heard this for the first time. On pbs radio while driving thru louisiana on I-20. Wrote down the info and got it at Tower records in Austin. Great singing.

Manhattan Transfer - Swing, one of their best. When they are good, they are very good. they have made a few clunkers.

Gym Time. Later.

I have "The complete Blue Note Recordings of The Tina Brooks Quintets" on Mosaic LP's. This is "World Music" with Regina Carter. She can come out of many different bags, although this is the first time I saw her play world music. I liked the composition of the music and the instruments; but the musicians seemed to be on tranquilizers. I could live without it in my collection. She's got a long way to go to catch "Ray Nance", but she's got time.

I have "Grazing In The Grass" and a lot more by Masekela; I also like Manhattan Transfer, although some time I can't tell them from New York Voices which is another group I like.

It's nice to know we're on the same page.
jazz genre - Svend Asmussen - Grapelli-like in style. Check out his "Still Fiddling" release.