Bye Bye Blackbird

Bye Bye Blackbird

Author: Banjo Hangout Members June 11, 2011 Duration: 0:00
Bruce Miner - Plectrum Banjo

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.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 74

Banjo Hangout Top 100 Jazz Songs
Podcast Episodes
Little Linda [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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I think this is technically a samba.
Slow Blues [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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&#39&#39Lance Maquire,&#39&#39 a good tenor banjo playin&#39 old mate of mine, had a copy of this tune, played by &#39&#39Harry.&#39 I&#39d never heard it before, and liked it a lot, so I&#39m posting it here, so you can…
Autumn Leaves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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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 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bob Wills & the Texas Playboys is where I learned this.
St. James Infirmary [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Me and the Americana Ensemble class at Chicago&#39s Old Town School of Folk Music giving St. James Infirmary a go (Oct 2013). I&#39m practicing soloing and rolls. It&#39s a wonderful class full of nice, wickedly talented…
Sleigh Ride [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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I re-recorded Sleigh Ride at a faster tempo and it turned out much better. Easier to play too...
Young at Heart [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Version is done on a plectrum banjo for the four string tune of the month for October.