Eva Scow is an American mandolinist and violinist. She began studying music at a young age, starting on the piano and violin at age 4, and later adding the mandolin at age 8. Growing up she played in Classical orchestras and bands, exploring different kinds of music from Jazz standards to Brazilian choro. She began playing professionally in high school, collaborating with different musicians/bands around the country.
She has performed in many cities across the country, and toured overseas with different projects both as a sideperson and leader. At age 15 she recorded for mandolin pioneer David Grisman on his album ‘Tone Poets’. She was selected to perform at Carnegie Hall in 2006 for a Young Artist Spotlight alongside bassist Edgar Meyer. She recorded her debut album with guitarist Dusty Brough entitled ‘Sharon by the Sea’ (Adventure Music) in 2007, with influences from Flamenco, Jazz, and Brazilian music. That same year she also recorded with jazz guitarist Anthony Wilson for his album ‘Power of Nine’ (2007).
She has recorded on numerous projects, and continues to tour as a side person with groups ranging from Jazz and Soul to Brazilian jazz. She currently teaches at Silverlake Conservatory of Music and has taught at many camps across the country, such as Red Hot Strings (Centrum) and Django in June (Smith College). She continues to explore traditional styles and contemporary jazz idioms. She resides in Los Angeles.
