by MusDOn the music of Pan American Journey, Modern Mandolin Quartet have expanded their repertoire with the appearance of new music commissioned by young American composers and more adventurous works by established writers. Featuring sounds of native people brought to the concert hall, Pan American Journey is a collection of musical travels that will transcend the boundaries of any string quartet. Artists consist of Mike Marshall on mandolin I, Dana Rath on mandolin II, Paul Binkley on mandola and guitar, John Imholz on mandecello, and Tom Miller on triangle, tamborim, shaker, brake drum, bongos and quartet of steel pans. (Yes, there are 5 on this "quartet" release.)