Hot Dawg
David Grisman Quintet · 1978
40 min · 8 tracks · bluegrass music
A vibrant blend of bluegrass and jazz that showcases complex instrumentation and improvisational flair.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pace with vibrant energy
- improvisational flair throughout tracks
- balanced progression with resolution
- engaging instrumental conversations
- for afternoon gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1978, 'Hot Dawg' marked a significant moment for the David Grisman Quintet as their second album, following their self-titled debut. By this time, Grisman had solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the acoustic music scene, blending traditional bluegrass with jazz elements and establishing a unique sound that would influence future generations of musicians.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Jerry Reed· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dawg's Bull 4:14
- 2 Devlin' 5:08
- 3 Minor Swing 3:37
- 4 Dawgology 7:13
- 5 Neon Tetra 6:30
- 6 Janice 3:57
- 7 Dawg-Ola 3:56
- 8 16...16 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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