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February 19, 2004

In Brief: Garcia, the Matrix

Garcia gets boxed, the Matrix recording a debut and more
December 11, 2003

New Garcia, Grisman Due

Acoustic duo offer Dylan, James Brown covers
September 30, 2003

Garcia Honored With Wine

Late Grateful Dead leader's artwork to be featured on labels
February 28, 2002

Free Garcia's Guitars!

The long legal battle over the Grateful Dead leader's prized possessions

Recordings and Reviews

All Good Things: Jerry Garcia Studio Sessions

Almost a decade after his passing, appreciation for Jerry Garcia as a quintessential American artist has replaced the Cosmic Noodler stereotype. He took the trinity of American roots music - blues, country and jazz - and melded it into a unique hybrid, a true American beauty that is his legacy.
The...

2004 RS: 3.5of 5 Stars

Shady Grove

1996

Jerry Garcia/David Grisman

1991

1976

1972

1971

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Biography

Sounding very like the mellower Grateful Dead, Jerry Garcia's solo work is pleasant and unremarkable. In combination with Dead lyricist Robert Hunter, he turned out well-crafted fare -- his vocals capable, his guitar, as always, understated and stunning. His first two efforts are the Dead est, very akin to that band's American Beauty. Garcia is the essential album, boasting songs such as "Sugaree"...

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