Pizza Tapes
So, you don't own The Pizza Tapes yet? Well, what are you waiting for? A great album by some of music's best. Those familiar with Garcia, Grisman, and Rice will know what I mean. I came to enjoy folk and acoustic music through my love of the Dead and Garcia, and I will always have Jerry to thank for that.
This, like previous Garcia/Grisman releases, showcases the great rapport between the two, and Rice is a welcome addition. They all move beautifully through these tracks, weaving a tapestry of music you will be hard pressed to not absolutely love. I mean you will dig this music. Not all folk like on Shady Grove either, they go to many different places here.
I was going to cite my favorite tracks, but realized that I would have to list them all. The jams are superb, reason enough to purchase the disk. And the conversations and interplay between the three that Grisman included are a welcome addition.
If you love the Dead, buy this cd. If you love JGB, buy this cd. If you love Grisman, buy this cd. If you love Rice, buy this cd. If you love music, buy this cd. You won't be disappointed.
Some people just dont get it. This was not recorded for us. It was never intended for release. It was friends, rather talented friends, having fun while leaving the egos at the door. There are warts, but that is the charm. The "banter" that some talk about make it interesting for fans of these men. It is not a bluegrass album. Not all of Tony's albums/songs are strictly bluegrass. Most people know this. One made the insightful observance that Tony doesnt sing at all on this. He leaves out the fact that Tony's voice had been out of commision for several years when this was recorded. (as it is at the time of this posting) David released this because there were so many copies on the black market due to Jerry's tape being stolen by a pizza delivery man: hence the name of the album. If you buy the album, take it for what it is: a good time by some excellent musicians. There are some really great moments.
This, like previous Garcia/Grisman releases, showcases the great rapport between the two, and Rice is a welcome addition. They all move beautifully through these tracks, weaving a tapestry of music you will be hard pressed to not absolutely love. I mean you will dig this music. Not all folk like on Shady Grove either, they go to many different places here.
I was going to cite my favorite tracks, but realized that I would have to list them all. The jams are superb, reason enough to purchase the disk. And the conversations and interplay between the three that Grisman included are a welcome addition.
If you love the Dead, buy this cd. If you love JGB, buy this cd. If you love Grisman, buy this cd. If you love Rice, buy this cd. If you love music, buy this cd. You won't be disappointed.
Some people just dont get it. This was not recorded for us. It was never intended for release. It was friends, rather talented friends, having fun while leaving the egos at the door. There are warts, but that is the charm. The "banter" that some talk about make it interesting for fans of these men. It is not a bluegrass album. Not all of Tony's albums/songs are strictly bluegrass. Most people know this. One made the insightful observance that Tony doesnt sing at all on this. He leaves out the fact that Tony's voice had been out of commision for several years when this was recorded. (as it is at the time of this posting) David released this because there were so many copies on the black market due to Jerry's tape being stolen by a pizza delivery man: hence the name of the album. If you buy the album, take it for what it is: a good time by some excellent musicians. There are some really great moments.
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