Banjo Hangout Top 100 Jazz Songs
Ever wondered what happens when a classic jazz standard meets the bright, rolling tones of a banjo? That's the curious and delightful space explored in Banjo Hangout Top 100 Jazz Songs. This isn't a professionally produced studio series, but something more authentic and community-driven. Each episode features a different performance pulled directly from the vast collection uploaded by the passionate players of the Banjo Hangout community. You'll hear their personal interpretations of timeless jazz compositions, from Gershwin to Brubeck, all reimagined through the unique voice of the banjo. The sound varies from piece to piece-some tracks are crisp home recordings, others have a live, roomy ambiance-but they all share a genuine love for both the instrument and the genre. Tuning into this podcast is like getting a backstage pass to a very niche and talented gathering, where the focus is purely on the music and the surprising versatility of the banjo. It's a celebration of player-chosen favorites, a rotating showcase of skill and style that offers a fresh perspective on a hundred jazz classics.
Episodes
''Buddy Boldens Bluees,'' written by "Jelly Roll Morton."
Supporting Eddy Davis' 4 string forum topic on'' Some more Jelly Roll Morton Tunes.''
Little Linda
I think this is technically a samba.
Slow Blues
''Lance Maquire,'' a good tenor banjo playin' old mate of mine, had a copy of this tune, played by ''Harry.' I'd never heard it before, and liked it a lot, so I'm posting it here, so you can…
Autumn Leaves
Eddie Kebabjian and I playing Autumn Leaves. I play both banjo parts, Eddy plays guitar and bass. There is a little multi tracking here so we could play all the parts ourselves. There is 2 tenor banjos and a bass and gui…
Panhandle Rag
Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys is where I learned this.
St. James Infirmary
Me and the Americana Ensemble class at Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music giving St. James Infirmary a go (Oct 2013). I'm practicing soloing and rolls. It's a wonderful class full of nice, wickedly talented…
Sleigh Ride
I re-recorded Sleigh Ride at a faster tempo and it turned out much better. Easier to play too...
Young at Heart
Version is done on a plectrum banjo for the four string tune of the month for October.