Stay a While

Stay a While

Author: Banjo Hangout Members May 7, 2007 Duration: 0:00
Another Joel Klingler song. A sweet jazzy fourties song. One of my favorites, although the banjo is pretty simple on this one.

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
Caravan [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Caravan with accordionist Sara
Sweet Georgia Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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A collab with KIDD on drums and mixing. Fun one to improv over.
Bye Bye Blackbird [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bruce Miner - Plectrum Banjo
Charlie Parker's Yardbird Suite [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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I have been listening to his music for half my life - finally got around to recording one!
Stompin' At The Savoy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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My triple banjo version of the ol&#39 jazz standard from the early thirties. Rhythm banjo, brushed banjo, and a lead banjo. All mixed on Audition with only some reverb and volume adjustments.
Groovin' High [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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A tune associated with the pioneers of bebop, Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. Written over the changes to the 20&#39s pop song &#39Whispering&#39.
Christmas Time Is Here [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Heres my 6 banjo version. I matched the tempo and the arrangement as closely as I could. But my jazzy solo in the middle is my own..good or bad,haha. I snuck in a hook riff from a 007 movie for laughs. This has rhythm ba…