The Tony Rice Unit - Manzanita

The Tony Rice Unit — Manzanita 

Limited edition "Root Beer" colored vinyl

Guitarist and vocalist was central to many great modern bluegrass albums!

All-star backing band features Ricky Skaggs, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, and Dave Grisman

First ever vinyl reissue available at retail

Guitarist and vocalist Tony Rice was at the center of some of the most celebrated albums in modern bluegrass, and this 1979 release featuring his rotating band "The Tony Rice Unit" (here featuring Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Todd Phillips, and Sam Bush, with a few Dave Grisman cameos), ranks right at the top.

The title cut is an instant classic, but Rice's ever-unerring taste in covers (like Merle Travis' "Nine Pound Hammer" and yet another great Gordon Lightfoot tune, "Home from the Forest"), all played with a deep respect for tradition but incorporating jazz and folk influences, make Manzanita an absolute delight. First-ever vinyl reissue to hit retail..."Root Beer" colored vinyl pressing!

Side A

1. Old Train

2. Manzanita

3. Little Sadie

4. Blackberry Blossom

5. Nine Pound Hammer

6. Hold Whatcha Got

Side B

1. Blue Railroad Train

2. Ginseng Sullivan

3. Midnight on the Stormy Deep

4. I Hope You Have Learned

5. Stony Point

6. Home from the Forest

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