Sleigh Ride

Sleigh Ride

Author: Banjo Hangout Members November 15, 2013 Duration: 0:00
I re-recorded Sleigh Ride at a faster tempo and it turned out much better. Easier to play too...

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
Misty [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The Errol Garner version, more or less.
Banjo Medley [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The Fern Dale Memorial Banjo Band -- on this occasion, eight plectrums and a tenor, plus trombone, bass, drums and two washboards -- at the Mouldy Figs&#39 30th anniversary bash in suburban Minneapolis, Minn., on Feb. 9,…
Cherokee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This was a kinda sleepy big band tune until Charlie Parker got hold of it.
A Banjo in Paris [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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© Laurence Diehl 2009<br> I have always wanted to play this Django-influenced style of music. Never thought I might be playing it on the banjo...
Ain't Misbehavin' [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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tenor banjo solo
Tomcat Swing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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© Laurence Diehl 2009<br>Woody Woodpecker-ish
The World is Waiting for the Sunrise [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Steve Caddick is playing this tune. This was recorded at the Early Spring Banjo Fling in 2003 in Mansfield, MA where I was the Headliner. This is my solo tenor banjo rendition of this old tune. It includes the verse whic…
Alabama Jubilee [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Plectrum style on my open back Vega Longneck w/skin head!