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Of the many projects Hendricks has been involved in, this is his crowning glory. It toured the country as a stage production, depicting the history of African-American roots music, from spirituals and field hollers to blues, gospel, and jazz. Hendricks recites signposts of the musical progression in rhyme, and singing here and there. Pony Poindexter plays a little tenor sax and talks about New Orleans, while Ike Isaacs' trio backs the singers. An intro by Hendricks postulates that adults "have their minds made up, don't confuse 'em with facts" and refers to musicians as "metaphysicians." This is one of several pieces where the chorus hums while Hendricks tells his tale. African drums, serving as a call-and-response device, inform "Amo." A slave story told in a Harry Belafonte style by Hendricks accents "Some Stopped on De Way," while a spiritual rap precedes "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." Big Miller digs into a personalized gospel blues, "If I Had My Share," and Witherspoon belts "Please Send Me Someone to Love" like only he can. A highlight is Miller's "Sufferin' Blues," followed by Hendricks' field holler "Aw, Gal" and Witherspoon's groovin' "C.C. (Circuit) Rider." Poindexter returns on "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid," which includes references to jazz and Lester Young. The program ends with Witherspoon's brilliant rendition of Big Bill Broonzy's "Sun Gonna Shine," Hendricks' downtrodden take on "W.P.A. Blues," and Big Miller's turn on "Motherless Child." If you'd like to get your children -- or uninformed grown-ups -- a quick, painless, enjoyable lesson in the last 100+ years of our American classical heritage, this is a perfect primer.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
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Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist - Jon Hendricks & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Hannah Dean & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Pony Poindexter, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Big Miller, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clarence Miller, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Percy Mayfield, Composer, Lyricist - Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Big Miller, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clarence Miller, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Dorothy Love, Composer, Lyricist - Hannah Dean & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist - Jon Hendricks & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ma Rainey, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jon Hendricks, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lester Young, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
B. Broonzy, Composer, Lyricist - Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
W. Weldon, Composer, Lyricist - Jon Hendricks, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - L. Melrose, Composer, Lyricist
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Big Miller & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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Of the many projects Hendricks has been involved in, this is his crowning glory. It toured the country as a stage production, depicting the history of African-American roots music, from spirituals and field hollers to blues, gospel, and jazz. Hendricks recites signposts of the musical progression in rhyme, and singing here and there. Pony Poindexter plays a little tenor sax and talks about New Orleans, while Ike Isaacs' trio backs the singers. An intro by Hendricks postulates that adults "have their minds made up, don't confuse 'em with facts" and refers to musicians as "metaphysicians." This is one of several pieces where the chorus hums while Hendricks tells his tale. African drums, serving as a call-and-response device, inform "Amo." A slave story told in a Harry Belafonte style by Hendricks accents "Some Stopped on De Way," while a spiritual rap precedes "Swing Low Sweet Chariot." Big Miller digs into a personalized gospel blues, "If I Had My Share," and Witherspoon belts "Please Send Me Someone to Love" like only he can. A highlight is Miller's "Sufferin' Blues," followed by Hendricks' field holler "Aw, Gal" and Witherspoon's groovin' "C.C. (Circuit) Rider." Poindexter returns on "Jumpin' With Symphony Sid," which includes references to jazz and Lester Young. The program ends with Witherspoon's brilliant rendition of Big Bill Broonzy's "Sun Gonna Shine," Hendricks' downtrodden take on "W.P.A. Blues," and Big Miller's turn on "Motherless Child." If you'd like to get your children -- or uninformed grown-ups -- a quick, painless, enjoyable lesson in the last 100+ years of our American classical heritage, this is a perfect primer.
© Michael G. Nastos /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 15 track(s)
- Total length: 00:46:23
- Main artists: Jon Hendricks
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Columbia - Legacy
- Genre: Blues/country/folk Blues
Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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