Ann Savoy on resonator guitar and vocals with sons Wilson on piano and Joel on fiddle perform Black Rat Swing a tradtional Piedmont Blues piece for MusicBox Project’s folklore film documentary on AMERICANA WOMEN – Roots Musicians, Women’s Tales and Tunes.
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What is BJG? “B” for Bluegrass, “J” for Jazz, “G” for Gospel
“Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” is a song credited to American country music singer Hank Williams that was first released in 1952. Named for a Creole and Cajun dish, jambalaya, it spawned numerous cover versions and has since achieved popularity in a number of music genres.
With a melody based on the Cajun song “Grand Texas”, some sources, including Allmusic, claim that the song was co-written by Williams and Moon Mullican, with Mullican uncredited but receiving ongoing royalties. Other sources[who?] claim that this was one of several songs which Williams purchased from other writers; a practice that was relatively common in “show business” at the time.
Released in 1952, crediting Williams as the sole author, it was performed by Williams as a country song. It reached #1 on the U.S. country charts, and remains one of his most popular songs today.
Cajun Roots of the Song
Since the original melody of the song was from a Cajun French song called “Grand Texas”, the song is a staple of Cajun Culture. Although Williams changed the lyrics, he kept a Louisiana theme. In addition, Cajuns readily identified with the soulful sound of Williams. After Williams released his version, Cajuns recorded the song again using Cajun instruments. However, this time they used Williams’ lyrics translated into the Cajun French language. Over the past few decades, the Cajun French version has been performed by many Cajun bands including Aldus Roger and Joel Sonnier.
Theme
Williams’ song resembles “Grand Texas”, a Cajun French song, in melody only. “Grand Texas” is a song about a lost love, a woman who left the singer to go with another man to “Big Texas”. Jambalaya, alternately, is about life, parties and stereotypical food of Cajun cuisine. The song has a Cajun theme, possibly inspired by Williams’ time with the Louisiana Hayride, though Louisiana Hayride was recorded in Shreveport, a city with very little Cajun cultural influence. Referenced within the song are such Cajun dishes as jambalaya, crawfish pie, and filé gumbo. Williams sings of “Yvonne” in the song, referring to her as my ma cher amio, which is considered poor Cajun French for “my dear” (redundantly Williams uses the word “my” before the French “ma”), and has caused some confusion among listeners, particularly given his pronunciation. The refrain “son of a gun, we’ll have big fun on the bayou” has become a well-recognized and often repeated phrase.
Williams composed a sequel to the song from the female perspective, “I’m Yvonne (Of the Bayou)”, with Jimmy Rule. It was not as popular. As with “Jambalaya” there is speculation that Williams may have purchased this song from Mullican.
Later researched by a member of Moon’s family, a story emerged about how the song came about in the first place, and it was said that while visiting a small bar located just south of the Choupique Bayou and owned by Yvonne Little, the song Jambalaya referred to some truly wonderful times had there.
Cover versions
Sheet music of “Jambalaya (On the Bayou)” with Jo Stafford on the cover
Another, even more popular at the time, version of the song was the 1952 cover version recorded by Jo Stafford, reaching #3 on the Billboard pop charts (and making the song well known to people other than country music fans). Mitch Miller had originally intended Jambalaya to be recorded by Jimmy Boyd for Columbia Records. Boyd turned the song down and Miller recorded it with Jo Stafford. Years later Jimmy Boyd did record it for Dot records. It was further popularized in a Rock’n'Roll version by Fats Domino.
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Clive Riche – vocals
Daniela Velli – vocals
Piera Pizzi – vocals
Enrico Cresci – ellectric Guitar, vocals
Alberto Contri – el. & ac. guitars, mandolin, vocals
Danilo Cartia – banjo, acoustic guitar, vocals
Leonardo Petrucci – mandola, acoustic guitar, vocals
Michele Anselmi – steel guitar, harmonica, vocals
Stefano Tavernese – violin, ac. guitar, washboard, vocals
Michael Supnick – trumpet, trombone
Carlo Ficini – trombone
Cristiana Polegri – saxophones, vocals
Gianluca Galvani – tuba
Silvia Manco – piano, vocals
Vincenzo Lucarelli – Hammond organ
Francesco Puglisi – electric bass
Derek Wilson – drums
Recorded live in Milan 23rd of november, 2007
Produced by FONDAZIONE PUBBLICITA’ PROGRESSO
Alberto Contri – artistic director
Enrico Cresci – musical director
Per informazioni contattare Vania Pavan, Fondazione
Pubblicità Progresso – Via Mercalli, 11 – 20122 Milano
Tel. (+39) 02 5830 4448 oppure (+39) 393 9120349
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Song Title: “I Got Rhythm” composed by George Gershwin
What fabulous orchestra and wonderful singer. I could listen to them from now on! This is 1920’s music like it sounded in 1920 – - SPECTACULAR!
This performance was captured on July 24th, 2010 during the annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival held in Davenport, Iowa.
Ballyhoo Foxtrot Orchestra ~ BAND MEMBERS
JOHN BENOIT (leader, arranger, trombone, piano)
JIM BOVINETTE (trumpet)
KURT BOWERMASTER (drums)
BOB LOHRENZ (banjo)
JAMIE POULSEN (piano)
MICHAEL SHORT (tuba)
DAN STEVENSON (clarinet, tenor saxophone)
AMY BURGMAIER (guest vocalist)
Founded in 2005, the BALLYHOO FOXTROT ORCHESTRA is a vintage ensemble dedicated to recreating the jazz and popular music of the 1910s and 1920s. The eight-piece ensemble employs an instrumentation that enables the group to perform a wide variety of musical genres from the period, including foxtrots, Dixieland jazz, blues, novelty songs, waltzes, tangos, cabaret, patriotic songs, and light classical music. So whether the occasion calls for the Art Deco elegance of the Great Gatsby or the zany exuberance of a Prohibition-era speakeasy, the BALLYHOO FOXTROT ORCHESTRA can supply just the right music.
In 2008, the BFO recorded its first CD, titled “I’m Gonna Jazz My Way.” The CD features nineteen songs that trace the life story of Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald.
In 2007, the BALLYHOO FOXTROT ORCHESTRA was added to the Iowa Arts Council’s Performing Artist Roster. Qualifying organizations may apply for matching funds when hiring the BFO.
The BALLYHOO FOXTROT ORCHESTRA has recently recorded its first CD, titled “I’m Gonna Jazz My Way.”
Here is a list of the songs on it.
High Society
Tiger Rag
Oh, How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning!
Stars Fell on Alabama
I Want to Be Bad
It Had to Be You
Can’t We Be Friends?
Yes Sir! That’s My Baby
Shake Your Shimmy
I Wanna Be Loved by You
Blues My Naughty Sweetie Gives to Me
Je cherche aprés Titine
Il pleut sur la route
Au bord de l’eau
Kismet
Mood Indigo
The Mooche
The Song is Ended
I’m Gonna Jazz My Way
_ 7/24/10 July 24th, 2010
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Song Title: “Dixie Jass Band One Step”
Also known as: “The Original Dixieland One Step”
This song is among the very FIRST of the recordings of Jass music. The year was 1917, and it was recorded by the Original Dixieland Jass Band (ODJB).
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band ~ ~ ~
Dan Levinson – leader, clarinet & C-melody saxophone
Jon-Erik Kellso – trumpet
David Sager – trombone
Kevin Dorn – drums
Tom Roberts – piano
This performance by Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band is their own version of the piece that was performed in 1917.
I own the CD that Dan produced with 21 songs on it, and I highly recommend it. Every number is unique and exciting!
All of the songs are performed with loving care to be as nearly perfect as posible to the way the ODJB would have sounded if you could have listened to them live in the recording studio back when they made their original recordings.
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band
Salutes the ODJB and the Beginning of Recorded Jazz
Here is a list of the songs on the CD ~
1. Livery Stable Blues 3:00
2. Dixie Jass Band One-Step (Introducing That Teasin\’ Rag) 2:32
3. I Lost My Heart in Dixieland 3:49
4. Palesteena 2:53
5. Hawaiian Butterfly (Introducing Rose Room) 2:57
6. At the Jazz Band Ball 2:36
7. Alice Blue Gown 3:52
8. Swanee 2:39
9. Sweet Mamma (Papa\’s Getting Mad) (Introducing Strut Miss Lizzie 3:17
10. Ostrich Walk 3:16
11. Home Again Blues (Introducing Lindy) 2:57
12. Tell Me 3:50
13. Oh By Jingo! (Introducing Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia) 2:44
14. Jazz Me Blues 2:59
15. Clarinet Marmalade 2:44
16. Satanic Blues 3:53
17. The Sheik of Araby (Introducing Hindustan) 2:31
18. Skeleton Jangle 2:48
19. Rambling Blues 2:13
20. Margie (Introducing Singin\’ the Blues) 3:14
21. Tiger Rag 2:57
This song was one of several I recorded of Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band while attending the Annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival held in Davenport, Iowa. This was at a set in the famous Col Ballroom, and the band was wonderful.
_ 2010 July 7/23/10
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Song Title: “Livery Stable Blues”
As time passed this piece was also referred to as the “Barn Yard Blues.” It is the very FIRST recording of Jass music. The year was 1917, and it was recorded by the Original Dixieland Jass Band (ODJB).
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band ~ ~ ~
Dan Levinson – leader, clarinet & C-melody saxophone
Jon-Erik Kellso – trumpet
David Sager – trombone
Kevin Dorn – drums
Tom Roberts – piano
This performance by Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band is a recreation of the piece as it was performed in 1917. The instruments used and the musical arrangement is as near exact as possible.
I own the CD that Dan produced with 21 songs on it, and I highly recommend it. Every number is unique and exciting!
All of the songs are performed with loving care to be as nearly perfect as posible to the way the ODJB would have sounded if you could have listened to them live in the recording studio back when they made their original recordings.
Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band
Salutes the ODJB and the Beginning of Recorded Jazz
Here is a list of the songs on the CD ~
1. Livery Stable Blues 3:00
2. Dixie Jass Band One-Step (Introducing That Teasin\’ Rag) 2:32
3. I Lost My Heart in Dixieland 3:49
4. Palesteena 2:53
5. Hawaiian Butterfly (Introducing Rose Room) 2:57
6. At the Jazz Band Ball 2:36
7. Alice Blue Gown 3:52
8. Swanee 2:39
9. Sweet Mamma (Papa\’s Getting Mad) (Introducing Strut Miss Lizzie 3:17
10. Ostrich Walk 3:16
11. Home Again Blues (Introducing Lindy) 2:57
12. Tell Me 3:50
13. Oh By Jingo! (Introducing Everything is Peaches Down in Georgia) 2:44
14. Jazz Me Blues 2:59
15. Clarinet Marmalade 2:44
16. Satanic Blues 3:53
17. The Sheik of Araby (Introducing Hindustan) 2:31
18. Skeleton Jangle 2:48
19. Rambling Blues 2:13
20. Margie (Introducing Singin\’ the Blues) 3:14
21. Tiger Rag 2:57
This song was one of several I recorded of Dan Levinson’s Roof Garden Jass Band while attending the Annual Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Jazz Festival held in Davenport, Iowa. This was at a set in the famous Col Ballroom, and the band was wonderful.
_ 2010 July 7/23/10
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Folk art, traditional and contemporary craft, blacksmithing, felting, pottery, stained glass, quilting, flint knapping, musical instrument repair and construction, and much more are all taught as week long workshops at the Augusta Heritage Center in Elkins West Virginia on the campus of Davis & Elkins College.
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Zydeco Playboys live in Beutelsbach, Germany
Jazzclub Armer Konrad
26th December 2007
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More Delicious music from Bram & Greg, a pair of fantastic musicians in Kansas City, Missouri.
A Sunday afternoon concert of violin & Piano music performed by Gregory Sandomirsky on violin and Bram Wijnands on Piano.
Both of these gentlemen enjoy a fantastic reputation for musical excellence.
It was a wonderful concert and I wish you could have been there.
_2008 September Community Christian Church Country Club Plaza
_ 2008 September
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hehe. so yeha i play the fluute. and playing some of cajun folk songs…sorry if its too high :\
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March 29, 2009, South Burlington High School Symphonic band Spring Concert, UVM Recital Hall
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