Chenier, Clifton - King Of Zydeco
ÉDITION MUSICALE:
Mel Bay Publications
TYPE DE PRODUIT:
Recueil
INSTRUMENT GROUP:
Accordéon
This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun buttonaccordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from
Spécifications
Auteur | Clifton Chenier |
Édition musicale | Mel Bay Publications |
Instrumentation | Accordéon |
Type de produit | Recueil |
Instrument Group | Accordéon |
Style | Cajun |
ISBN | 9780786628384 |
Collection | Arhoolie |
Nombre de pages | 36 |
No. | MB96616 |
Description
This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun buttonaccordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. The featured tunes are: 'Ain't No Need of Cryin'' 'Tu le Ton Son Ton,' 'I'm Coming Home,' 'Jole Blonde,''Calinda,' 'Louisiana Two-Step,' 'Ay, Ai, Ai,' 'Louisiana Blues,' 'Black Gal,' 'Big Momou,' 'I'm on the Wonder,' 'Zydeco Cha Cha,' 'I'm a Hog for You,' 'Zydeco et Pas Sale,' and 'Black Snake Blues.' Dix Bruce con- tributes a fineessay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier. A delightful companion CD recording is available in the spirit of Chenier's signature cry- 'Laissez les bon ton roulet!' (Let the good times role!) Note: 10 songs out of 15 areon the cd, 96616CD Clifton Chenier '60 Minutes with the King of Zydeco.' The other 5 songs are transcribed from other Arhooolie CDs by Clifton Chenier.
Songlist
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1. Ain't No Need Of Cryin'
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2. Ay, Ai, Ai
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3. Big Mamou
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4. Black Gal
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5. Black Snake Blues
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6. Calinda
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7. I'm A Hog For You
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8. I'm Coming Home
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9. I'm On The Wonder
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10. Jole Blonde
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11. " Louisiana Blues (Aka ""No Need To Cry"") "
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12. Louisiana Two Step
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13. Tu Le Ton Son Ton
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14. Zydeco Cha Cha
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15. Zydeco Et Pas Sale