The World is Waiting for the Sunrise

The World is Waiting for the Sunrise

Author: Banjo Hangout Members September 28, 2015 Duration: 0:00
Made famous by Les Paul and Mary Ford (check youtube), and brought into bluegrass in the 1970s by Walter Hensley (again, check youtube), this may be the first clawhammer--make that clawjazz--version of this fabulous tune.

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.
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Banjo Hangout Top 100 Jazz Songs
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Swing 62 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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More gypsy jazz.
Margie [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Exploring some single string jazz technique with this 1920&#39s jazz standard.
How Can You Face Me Now [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This is an old &#34Fats&#34 Waller song that I found on Bela&#39s first CD. Uke, banjo, guitar and rhythm track.
My Favorite Things [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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If Miles Davis can play this.....than so can we. Kevin Chaffee on banjo, Pete Roehling on guitar.
Lady of Spain - Plectrum Banjo [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bruce Miner - Plectrum Banjo Per the request of my first BHO friend, LNEU
Cabaret [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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Bruce Miner - Plectrum Banjo
Old Man River [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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The iconic song from &#34Showboat&#34, originally sung by Paul Robeson in the Broadway play and then covered by everyone from Djanjo Reinhardt to Frank Sinatra. (Frank Sinatra???) My version is an homage to both John Jor…
Autumn Leaves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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I just improvised a banjo version of the jazz standard (without fingerpicks to get a mellower sound), and then added electric bass afterwards. It is kind of sloppy, and I mainly don&#39t play jazz on the banjo, but thoug…