A virtuosic violinist, singer, songwriter, composer, actor, and expert whistler, Andrew Bird's career has undergone a variety of stylistic shifts since his early days playing jazz and swing music. While folk and roots music have always played a part in his music, he's also conversant in contemporary pop and indie rock, and has consistently shown a willingness to experiment, even within his more traditionally oriented projects. Bird's third solo album, 2005's Andrew Bird & the Mysterious Production of Eggs, signaled his transformation from a jazz and folk advocate into savvy po...