Rhino / Wea
1977
The David Grisman Quintet
About This Album
The David Grisman Quintet's eponymous debut was a stunning achievement, capturing a pivotal point in newgrass history. It was a record that opened up new rhythmic textures and instrumental textures, specifically new, jazzier ways to solo. Grisman -- who wrote the majority of the compositions -- arranged each number as a way for his quintet to shine instrumentally, as a way for each musician to demonstrate their innovative skills. It's not traditional bluegrass -- these instrumental recordings draw as equally from folk, rock, and country as they do from bluegrass -- but it was a thrilling new variation on the form that broke down countless doors for the genre. ~ Thom Owens, All Music Guide
Track List (try tracks 1,2,5,8 and 10)

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