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Jerry Garcia - The Pizza Tapes Audio CD

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Jerry Garcia Band: Jerry Garcia
Title: The Pizza Tapes
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Release Date: 2000-04-25
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Appetizer 2: Man of Constant Sorrow 3: Appetizer - Jerry Garcia 4: Louis Collins 5: Shady Jam 6: Shady Grove 7: Always Late 8: Guitar Space/Summertime 9: Appetizer 10: Long Black Veil 11: Rosa Lee Mcfall 12: Appetizer 13: Drifting Too Far From The Shore 14: Amazing Grace 15: Little Sadie 16: Knockin' On Heaven's Door 17: Space Jam 18: So What 19: Appetizer 20: House of the Rising Sun

truely an acustic masterpiece for the ages
An absolute gem. What a corroboration between Grisman, Garcia and Rice. To think it was almost lost to the world. The short conversations between some of the songs are just as precious as the songs / jams themselves. If you are a fan of David, Jerry or Tony, a must have - amazing that it is not more well know. Totally uplifting. Just incredible jams and pickin' . Only sad that Jerry is no longer with us.
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none so blind as those who refuse to see
This was not recorded for us. Some people just dont get it. 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.


A tasty slice of music
I've been listening to the Old And In The Way albums for years and just recently heard about The Pizza Tapes. These recordings really highlight the talent of these three musicians individually and as a whole. I'm glad I added it to my collection the small talk and improptu riffs between tracks makes me feel like I was right there in the room with them.

Thanks pizza delivery boy!.


The Pizza Tapes
If you likes The Grateful Dead and if you like bluegrass, then this is something you must have.


What becomes a legend most
Sounds a little far fetched to me, but no matter how the recording ultimately came to see the light of day, we, the fans, are the lucky beneficiaries. Legend has it this remarkable recording was swiped by a pizza delivery boy from David Grisman's kitchen shortly after it was completed.

I've been a Dead aficionado (most people probably wouldn't describe me as a "deadhead") for the last 20 years or so. During that time, I've amassed close to 100 of their recordings, official and bootlegs. I've also perused Jerry's solo works, and by and large, can't say anything has really gripped me as much as his work with the Dead.

There are two exceptions to that: The pizza tapes and Shady Grove. Both were recorded very shortly before Jerry passed on to the big Dead concert in the sky, and both are just incredibly beautiful documents of his bluegrass/banjo/mountain picking roots.

These two recordings are absolutely essential for anyone who has been captivated by the incredible treasure that is Jerry Garcia and the Dead.


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