In this piece by Robert Johnson, Mads talks about his inspirations for making the album. (Read Article)
Mads Tolling receives his second GRAMMY AWARD in the Classical Crossover Category for the Turtle Island Quartet recording – “A Love Supreme – The Legacy of John Coltrane”. Mads received his first GRAMMY back in 2006 for the recording, “4+Four”. Mads played viola on both recordings, but a recent membership change has changed his position in the group to 1st violin.
Mads is appearing on Stanley Clarke’s album entitled “Toys of Men”. Mads recently played with Stanley @ Yoshi’s in San Francisco to celebrate the release. The other core members in the band are Ronald Bruner, JR and Ruslan Sirota.
Listen to Mads’ interpretation of “Beautiful Savior” that was broadcast live on Christmas Eve, 2007.