description Tony Rice Unit - Acoustics Overview
Acoustics is a 1978 album by guitarist Tony Rice, recorded after his departure from the David Grisman Quintet. The album showcases Rice's flatpicking technique and features a blend of bluegrass, jazz, and acoustic music that helped establish the 'new acoustic music' movement. Supporting musicians include Darol Anger (fiddle), Mike Marshall (mandolin), and Todd Phillips (bass), all of whom would later collaborate in various configurations within the acoustic music scene. The recording demonstrates Rice's ability to merge traditional bluegrass elements with more progressive instrumental approaches, particularly on tracks like 'Norman Blake' and 'Stoney Creek.'
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What genre of music is Tony Rice's Acoustics album?
Released in 1978, the album showcases a pioneering blend of bluegrass, jazz, and acoustic music that helped launch the "new acoustic music" movement. It moves away from traditional bluegrass by incorporating complex jazz chord progressions and improvisation.
When was Tony Rice's Acoustics released?
The album was released in 1978, shortly after Rice's departure from the influential David Grisman Quintet. It was an early opportunity for Rice to step into the spotlight as a bandleader with the Tony Rice Unit.
What guitar technique is featured on Tony Rice's Acoustics?
The record is a masterclass in flatpicking, a technique where the guitarist uses a single plectrum to play rapid, flowing melodic lines. Tony Rice is widely considered one of the greatest flatpickers in the history of acoustic music.
Who played with Tony Rice on the Acoustics album?
The album was recorded under the banner of the Tony Rice Unit, featuring prominent acoustic musicians like Mike Marshall on mandolin. Many of the players on this record were contemporaries from the vibrant new acoustic music scene in California.
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