By 1977, Tony Rice had already established a distinct voice within bluegrass. His guitar playing-precise, fluid, and rhythmically grounded-drew from the tradition while introducing a broader musical vocabulary. His self-titled third album arrived at a moment when that approach was beginning to take clearer shape.
Originally released in 1977, Tony Rice brought together a group of musicians working at a similar edge of the genre. Featuring collaborators including David Grisman, J.D. Crowe, and Jerry Douglas, the album moves between traditional material and contemporary compositions, balancing established forms with a more open, ensemble-driven sound. The album returns June 5, 2026, newly remastered from the original tapes.

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