The Tony Rice Unit Backwaters

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• Tony Rice’s Backwaters is a landmark in progressive acoustic music, blending bluegrass precision with the freewheeling spirit of jazz. Released in 1982, the album is a showcase of Rice’s virtuosic flatpicking and innovative arrangements, backed by a handpicked unit of instrumental masters. It includes both original compositions and reinterpretations of standards like My Favorite Things and On Green Dolphin Street, with each track pushing genre boundaries while maintaining melodic warmth.

  The album is revered for its technical brilliance and emotional subtlety, representing a pivotal moment in Rices evolution from bluegrass icon to acoustic trailblazer. Its seamless transitions between composed sections and improvisational freedom highlight the chemistry of the ensemble and Rices unique