Tony Rice - My Favorite Things

[@allenhughes12]

I think Tony deserves a place in the Jazz Hall of Fame.

[@alecplescia8013]

The GOAT. Jazz, bluegrass - simply the greatest in my lifetime to ever pick up an acoustic guitar.

[@geoffcline9593]

MASTERY on display. True North of acoustic guitar players.

[@jftruthseeker989]

The more i listen to Tony Rice albums from California autumn to Manzanita to river suite for two guitars, the more i’m telling me that Tony Rice was a virtuoso , his awesomeness on every aspects on playing guitar is just perfect, since i discovered him it’s a delight to watch these videos of him and discovering his albums

[@JamesHunterRoss]

This is one of MY favorite things!

[@shmulik345]

Mr Tony Rice your amazing guitar playing is second to none. You will be remembered as most talented and original guitar player. what a lose RIP.

[@CoxinatorProductions]

How about some thumbs up for Wyatt and Mark! Tony could rip it up any time with a foundation that solid.

[@TaylorLabreche]

I must have watched this 70 times.

[@guitarice]

Tony was absolutely burning on this version of this tune.

[@rainbowloomoverflow5106]

Wyatt’s rhythm just blows my mind. He’s like McCoy Tyner and Tony’s Trane.

[@mcardlepm]

I can't believe I was lucky enough to be there for this. So glad someone taped it, put it on KZbin. Otherwise it'd be lost to time.

[@strawman8]

Mark and Wyatt were with Tony for many years as accomplished musicians. One mandolin player,Ray Legere who also played fiddle and acoustic guitar, who replaced Jimmy Gaudreau for a short period was awesome and a shame he didn't get to play longer with Tony because of his talent. Ray Legere did a project for CBC ( Halifax,Canada ) back then with Wyatt and Mark Schatz,he has hosted several Bluegrass/Acadian programs with an exciting band but has remained in Canada as a traditional bluegrass icon.

[@elgazar19]

Who knew he had a jazz feel too.. Wow..

[@ScottyWig]

It makes me smile when people ask me who my favorite guitarist is and I say "Mmm well Tony Rice" and they are like who??? The record this is from "Backwaters" by Tony and friends is SO VERY KILLER all the way through!!! I love this man, his incredible tone, I sleep to his music, puts me into such a great place.

[@oldcremona]

I love Tony's tasteful way of playing. Not a wasted note.

[@jpalberthoward9]

Tony said in one of his instructional videos that he had been fascinated with John Coltrane since the 60's. Now I understand why. I sure hope Trane can hear this, wherever he is out there. He would be proud, and also amazed. This is just too cool!

[@MarkColeman-s1v]

Bravo !!! Such a profound man.May he rest in peace.

[@olympiamotosports]

I swear this guy is just perfection.

[@miketuliomusic]

This is one MY favorites that he does. He doesn't play it much anymore. Last time I saw him do it was in 05. Still takes me back when I hear it though.

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

Tony Rice was known for his Iconic Genre of "Blue-grazz" which is basically Bluegrass combined with Jazz.

[@69Curtdog]

Screw my favorite things...this is my favorite song !

[@rayanrahbari5619]

this absolutely amazing

[@TheMrCompletely]

Unbelievably beautiful

[@chilblain1]

Love this ! Got to hear him play 3 time back in the early '90s, twice with the Tony Rice Unit, and once with Tony fronting the Seldom Scene. Mind blowing every time !

[@randalbladel2817]

Seldom Scene? Wow, I didn’t know he played with them. Any recordings?

[@chilblain1]

@@randalbladel2817 Should be somewhere hopefully. The show I saw was at Trax in Charlottesville, VA early 1990s

[@MrBasilGanglia]

Hmmm. Two of my top 5 favorite guitar players were fascinated with Coltrane in the early 60's. John McLaughlin and Tony Rice. It's obvious Tony loves Jazz. You can hear it in alot of his work.

[@mcardlepm]

Agreed. Even on Manzanita, like Blackberry Blossom, the jazz is there.

[@adamschmalenberger]

stellar performance by eveyone

[@MrBasilGanglia]

Well said.

[@phriendlyphool]

you got that right...great stuff

[@misujerr]

Thanks for posting this. RIP Tony

[@richardperkins5046]

Who else could play licks like that for 4 minutes?

[@tonywsmith2]

Fuck, that's wonderful!

[@vegislav]

One of my favorite things (oops, tunes!). I tried to play it too.

[@bopbopbobert]

there's a lot of Coltrane in there, very cool

[@earlyrisersteph]

Rest in Peace, Tony

[@JDerrrty]

Beast mode.

[@tombalas7]

Just beautiful. Coltrane on the guitar.

[@JoshuaPolak]

genius!

[@AndrewGorny]

DAMN

[@AlfredoArbe]

damn right

[@bigfootdean1]

Tony has mad jazz chops. Check out his work with David Grisman:

[@RockStarOscarStern634]

John Coltrane has done this version too & may they RIP.

[@MickeyAbraham2022]

this was insane....in a good way!

[@Dlrealife]

Who care what others think? As long as you enjoy Michael. Isn't that what matters?

[@gitbox36]

i think i just shat my ears.

[@roccondil67]

Too bad we can't hear Tony play this with Coltrane! Hahaha!

[@TheMrCompletely]

Be humble, learn from the masters - as Tony learned from John Carlini and many others - and then develop your own style. That's all there is to it.

[@kremlac]

someone gave this a thumbs down? i suspect they are a sociopath, with no empathy, feelings, or soul.

[@hoggboyy]

@a46474647 Anyone has the ability to become as good of a musician as Tony Rice if they put the effort in and practice. You will not be able to play like Tony RIce however, you will only be able to play like yourself.

[@tonywsmith2]

@Sointula2 It alliterates,. I don't mind Clapton, at all . . . the line reads "by comparison." Or were you talking about, "Fuck, that's wonderful!" Express yourself, smart guy.

[@tonywsmith2]

Clapton is a klutz by comparison.

[@tonywsmith2]

This guy is all thumbs! The least he could do is to try to take his instrument seriously.

[@tonywsmith2]

@Sointula2 It alliterates,. I don't mind Clapton, at all . . . the line reads "by comparison." Or were you talking about, "Fuck, that's wonderful!" Express yourself, smart guy.

[@tonywsmith2]

@Sointula2 It alliterates,. I don't mind Clapton, at all . . . the line reads "by comparison." Or were you talking about, "Fuck, that's wonderful!" Express yourself, smart guy.

[@tonywsmith2]

@Sointula2 It alliterates,. I don't mind Clapton, at all . . . the line reads "by comparison." Or were you talking about, "Fuck, that's wonderful!" Express yourself, smart guy.