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.
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."[ Allmusic entry for Dawg 90] Retrieved November 2009 The album was the first album for which Grisman received a Grammy nomination.Dawgnet.com entry for Dawg 90 Retrieved November 2009
Track listing All songs by David Grisman "Pupville" – 3:12 "Chili Dawg" – 5:35 "Mad Max" – 3:31 "O'Banion's Wake" – 4:42 "Dawg Daze" – 5:02 "'Lil Samba" – 6:27 "Learned Pigs" – 3:45 "Gypsy Nights" – 6:09 "Hot Club Swing" – 4:27 "Sativa" – 12:32
Personnel David Grisman – mandolin John Carlini – guitar Matt Eakle – flute Jim Kerwin – bass Joe Craven – percussion, violin Additional musicians: Mark O'Connor – violin Matt Glaser – violin
Chart positions YearChartPosition1981Billboard Jazz Albums12 The Billboard 200 174
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