Dawganova is a 1995 all-instrumental album by American musician David Grisman, recorded with his group The David Grisman Quintet. It's a unique collection of Latin rhythms and melodies inspired by the group's newest member, Argentine guitar virtuoso, Enrique Coria. Five Grisman originals are accompanied by classical Latin standards: "El Cumbanchero", "Tico Tico", "Manha de Carnaval" and the Nat "King" Cole classic "Nature Boy".DawgNet.com entry for Dawganova. Retrieved November 2009.
In his Allmusic review, Stephen Thomas Erlewine stated "Grisman's distinctive blend of bluegrass, folk, jazz, and, in this case, latin music is energetic and very impressive."[ Allmusic entry for Dawganova.] Retrieved November 2009.
Track listing All songs by David Grisman unless otherwise noted. "Dawganova" – 6:50 "Manha de Carnaval" (Luiz Bonfá) – 7:06 "Barkley's Bug" – 5:37 "Nature Boy" (eden ahbez) – 7:49 "El Cumbanchero" (Rafael Hernández Marín) – 4:38 "Brazilian Breeze" – 5:55 "Tico Tico" (Zequinha de Abreu) – 4:30 "April's Wedding Bossa" – 6:43 "Caliente" – 6:11
Personnel David Grisman – mandolin, mandola Enrique Coria – guitar Matt Eakle – flute, bass flute Jim Kerwin – bass Joe Craven – percussion, violin, cover design
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