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JERRY GARCIA-DAVID GRISMAN Garcia-Grisman (Acoustic Disc) Back in 1991 the San Franciscan acid king and the king of bluegrass mandolin combined their efforts to give us an acoustic hillbilly treat. Jerry's vocals are as gentle and lazy as ever, and his fine guitar picking lay down the centre of most of the melodies. David's mandolin adds an octave that gives the recording real depth. Bassist Jim Kerwin and Joe Craven who plays percussion and fiddle feature on some tracks. What is known as the B.B.King standard has now been given a beautiful acoustic flavour, I'm talking about 'The Thrill Is Gone'. Garcia exudes so much emotion in this song, which is completed with percussion. 'Grateful Dawg' is a wonderful instrumental that serves as a tribute to themselves. 'Two Soldiers' is a traditional (Civil War) folk tale that almost feels Celtic. 'Friend Of The Devil' is classic Grateful Dead (American Beauty)and was written by Robert Hunter (lyrics) with the music by John Dawson & Jerry Garcia. 'Russian Lullaby' is a tender Irving Berlin ballad. Although a slow tune, 'Dawg's Waltz' showcases David's (Dawg) virtuosity and mastertry of the mandolin, and the range you can attain on this often ignored instrument. Hoagy Carmichael's 'Rockin' Chair' is included here and is also a delightful, slow ballad, It is 'Arabia' that is a 16 minute plus instrumental that truly showcases the individuals on this fantastic album. Written by Grisman, I can imagine David playing Oud (Eastern version of the guitar). 'Arabia' sounds distinctly Middle Eastern. Jerry (Grateful Dead) had his early beginnings in bluegrass, and acid-rock. David (Dawg) Grisman has spent a lifetime recording wonderful acoustic music like this album, and it was Jerry who gave David the nickname 'Dawg' when they were both members of Old & In The Way. This album will appeal to both dead-heads and country (new-grass) fans alike.Gazz Click on album image to see larger album cover 
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