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58957: The Bluegrass Guitar Collection
performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2003), 1 hour 9 mins, 21 page(s)
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performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2003), 1 hour 9 mins, 21 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2003
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Backwaters
performed by Tony Rice, 1951-, The Tony Rice Unit (Rounder Records, 1986), 35 mins
Is it jazz? Is it bluegrass? Is it early new age? At the time of Backwaters' release, Rounder Records was lumping it into a category called "new acoustic music." Call it whatever you choose, this is excellent music, impeccably played by a group of guys who are all virtuosos on their respective instruments. Even th...
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performed by Tony Rice, 1951-, The Tony Rice Unit (Rounder Records, 1986), 35 mins
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Is it jazz? Is it bluegrass? Is it early new age? At the time of Backwaters' release, Rounder Records was lumping it into a category called "new acoustic music." Call it whatever you choose, this is excellent music, impeccably played by a group of guys who are all virtuosos on their respective instruments. Even the most die-hard jazz cop would appreciate the playing, but one needn't be a critic to simply enjoy this collection. Tony Rice may be th...
Is it jazz? Is it bluegrass? Is it early new age? At the time of Backwaters' release, Rounder Records was lumping it into a category called "new acoustic music." Call it whatever you choose, this is excellent music, impeccably played by a group of guys who are all virtuosos on their respective instruments. Even the most die-hard jazz cop would appreciate the playing, but one needn't be a critic to simply enjoy this collection. Tony Rice may be the finest acoustic guitar picker on the planet, and he also has written some beautiful pieces for this recording. Accompanied by Fred Carpenter and Richard Greene on violins, John Reischman on mandolin, with support from Todd Phillips on standup bass and brother Wyatt Rice on rhythm guitar, Rice takes his music to a whole new place. Every note sounds right, and each member of the ensemble plays with exceptional taste and class. Dave Grusin's "A Child Is Born" is absolutely gorgeous, and the quintet's bluegrass-paced take on "My Favourite Things" is an obvious, but reinvigorating, string-picker's nod to John Coltrane. "On Green Dolphin Street" is reminiscent of Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt on their Hot Club of France recordings. After this release, Rice returned to more traditional-sounding folk and bluegrass music, but Backwaters is his masterpiece. So, what label can you place on this genre-defying music? How about Rice's own term, "spacegrass." ~ Jim Newsom, All Music Guide
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Tony Rice Unit, Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
The Tony Rice Unit, Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1986
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Blake & Rice
produced by Tony Rice, 1951-; performed by Norman Blake and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1987), 44 mins, 14 page(s)
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produced by Tony Rice, 1951-; performed by Norman Blake and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1987), 44 mins, 14 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Norman Blake, Tony Rice, 1951-
Contributor
Bill Wolf, Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
Norman Blake, Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1987
Publisher
Rounder Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1987 by Rounder Records
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Quartet
produced by Billy Wolf, fl. 2006; performed by Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2007), 52 mins, 11 page(s)
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produced by Billy Wolf, fl. 2006; performed by Peter Rowan and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2007), 52 mins, 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, 1951-
Contributor
Billy Wolf, fl. 2006
Author / Creator
Peter Rowan, Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2007
Publisher
Rounder Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2007 by Rounder Records
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Unit of Measure
performed by Tony Rice, 1951-, The Tony Rice Unit (Rounder Records, 2000), 43 mins, 10 page(s)
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performed by Tony Rice, 1951-, The Tony Rice Unit (Rounder Records, 2000), 43 mins, 10 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
The Tony Rice Unit, Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
The Tony Rice Unit, Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2000
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Acoustics
performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1994), 34 mins
Acoustics was released in 1979, some two years after Tony Rice's involvement with the David Grisman Quintet's debut album. Like the Grisman recording, Acoustics proved to be a groundbreaking album for progressive bluegrass musicians. The music on Acoustics is all instrumental and features an incredible group of mu...
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performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1994), 34 mins
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Acoustics was released in 1979, some two years after Tony Rice's involvement with the David Grisman Quintet's debut album. Like the Grisman recording, Acoustics proved to be a groundbreaking album for progressive bluegrass musicians. The music on Acoustics is all instrumental and features an incredible group of musicians including Sam Bush, Richard Greene, Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips, and, on one cut, David Grisman. Perhaps the first thing a lis...
Acoustics was released in 1979, some two years after Tony Rice's involvement with the David Grisman Quintet's debut album. Like the Grisman recording, Acoustics proved to be a groundbreaking album for progressive bluegrass musicians. The music on Acoustics is all instrumental and features an incredible group of musicians including Sam Bush, Richard Greene, Mike Marshall, Todd Phillips, and, on one cut, David Grisman. Perhaps the first thing a listener will notice is that an instrumental like "Swing 51" has very little to do with bluegrass. The essence of "Swing 51" is -- as the title suggests -- swing jazz. This is a romantic music, inspired by the spirit of Stephane Grapelli and Django Reinhardt and perfectly suited for acoustic instruments. "Blues for Paradise" is a lovely melody, set in motion by Rice's subtle flat-picking and brought to full beauty by Sam Bush's violin. Bush and Greene share violin duties on Acoustics, proving especially apt at defining melodies and setting the mood. The highlight of this disc is the quick paced "So Much," a piece bursting with vitality. "So Much" was written by Rice and, like the other songs on Acoustics, features open structures with fascinating chord progressions. Emphasis throughout this album is placed on instrumental dexterity, with each musician given the chance to build and develop each lead at length. The musicians also provide unadorned accompaniment, leaving lots of quiet space around the lead player. The glue holding this project together is Rice, who also played a primary role in the original David Grisman Quintet. On this album Rice expands the role of the guitar, building each lead faultlessly through intricate succession. Acoustics gives notice that acoustic musicians, like jazz musicians, possess the skills required to create spontaneous and vital music. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr., All Music Guide
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Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1994
Publisher
Rounder Records
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The Bill Monroe Collection
performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2011), 45 mins, 14 page(s)
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performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 2011), 45 mins, 14 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tony Rice, 1951-
Author / Creator
Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
2011
Publisher
Rounder Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 2012 by Rounder Records
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California Autumn
produced by John Starling, 1940-; performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rebel, 1990), 38 mins
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produced by John Starling, 1940-; performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rebel, 1990), 38 mins
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tony Rice, 1951-
Contributor
Bill Tate, fl. 1974, Fran Tate, fl. 1974-2014, John Starling, 1940-
Author / Creator
Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Rebel
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Native American
produced by Tony Rice, 1951- and Bill Wolf; performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1995), 43 mins, 11 page(s)
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produced by Tony Rice, 1951- and Bill Wolf; performed by Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1995), 43 mins, 11 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Tony Rice, 1951-
Contributor
Tony Rice, 1951-, Bill Wolf
Author / Creator
Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1995
Publisher
Rounder Records
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Norman Blake and Tony Rice 2
produced by Bill Wolf; performed by Norman Blake and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1990), 43 mins, 13 page(s)
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produced by Bill Wolf; performed by Norman Blake and Tony Rice, 1951- (Rounder Records, 1990), 43 mins, 13 page(s)
Field of Study
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Performer / Ensemble
Norman Blake, Tony Rice, 1951-
Contributor
Bill Wolf
Author / Creator
Norman Blake, Tony Rice, 1951-
Date Published / Released
1990
Publisher
Rounder Records
Copyright Message
Copyright © 1990 by Rounder Records
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