Guitar, released under Tony Rice's name, stands as one of the most concentrated demonstrations of his singular approach to the flatpicked acoustic guitar. Rice, who had redefined the possibilities of the instrument through his work with J.D. Crowe and the New South and then with the David Grisman Quintet, brought to every project a tone, a phrasing sense, and an improvisational intelligence that placed him in a category apart. His interpretations of 'Doin' My Time' and 'Freeborn Man' demonstrate his ability to honor the source material while transforming it entirely through the authority of his guitar voice. The album documents one of the most important instrumental voices in bluegrass history at a high point of his powers.
Tracklist
- 1 Freeborn Man Source Recording 2:50
- 2 Faded Love alt version 2:57
- 3 Salt Creek Source Recording 3:48
- 4 Doin’ My Time Source Recording 4:07
- 5 Windy And Warm 1:33
- 6 John Hardy Source Recording 3:29
- 7 Nine Pound Hammer alt version 2:18
- 8 Reuben’s Train alt version 3:34
