Dawg '90

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Dawg '90
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Studio album by
Released1990
Genre Americana, newgrass, jazz
Length55:22
Label Acoustic Disc
Producer David Grisman
David Grisman chronology
Home Is Where the Heart Is
(1988)
Dawg '90
(1990)
Bluegrass Reunion
(1991)
David Grisman Quintet chronology
Mondo Mando
(1981)
Dawg '90
(1990)
Dawgwood
(1993)
Professional ratings
Review scores
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Dawg '90 is an all-instrumental album by American musician David Grisman, recorded with his group David Grisman Quintet in 1990. It is the first album released by Grisman's own label, Acoustic Disc.

Contents

In his Allmusic review, Ken Dryden stated: "Grisman's fascinating blend of elements of jazz, gypsy music, and bluegrass with additional influences help all ten compositions remain fresh after numerous hearings." [2] The album was the first album for which Grisman received a Grammy nomination. [3]

Track listing

All songs by David Grisman

  1. "Pupville" – 3:12
  2. "Chili Dawg" – 5:35
  3. "Mad Max" – 3:31
  4. "O'Banion's Wake" – 4:42
  5. "Dawg Daze" – 5:02
  6. "'Lil Samba" – 6:27
  7. "Learned Pigs" – 3:45
  8. "Gypsy Nights" – 6:09
  9. "Hot Club Swing" – 4:27
  10. "Sativa" – 12:32

Personnel

Additional musicians:

Chart positions

YearChartPosition
1981Billboard Jazz Albums12
The Billboard 200 174

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