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Jon Hendricks|Evolution of the Blues Song

Evolution of the Blues Song

Jon Hendricks

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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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1
Introduction
Jon Hendricks
00:03:14

Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

2
Amo
Jon Hendricks & Chorus
00:01:10

Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist - Jon Hendricks & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

3
Some Stopped On De Way
Jon Hendricks
00:02:29

Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

4
Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
Hannah Dean & Chorus
00:05:23

Traditional, Composer, Lyricist - Hannah Dean & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

5
New Orleans
Pony Poindexter
00:03:40

Pony Poindexter, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Traditional, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

6
If I Had My Share
Big Miller
00:04:33

Big Miller, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clarence Miller, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

7
Please Send Me Someone to Love
Jimmy Witherspoon
00:03:20

Percy Mayfield, Composer, Lyricist - Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

8
Sufferin' Blues
Big Miller
00:02:24

Big Miller, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Clarence Miller, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

9
That's Enough
Hannah Dean & Chorus
00:02:25

Dorothy Love, Composer, Lyricist - Hannah Dean & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

10
Aw, Gal
Jon Hendricks & Chorus
00:01:48

Jon Hendricks, Composer, Lyricist - Jon Hendricks & Chorus, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

11
See See Rider
Jimmy Witherspoon
00:03:51

Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Ma Rainey, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

12
Jumpin' with Symphony Sid
Jon Hendricks
00:02:47

Jon Hendricks, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer - Lester Young, Composer, Lyricist

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

13
Sun Gonna Shine In My Door
Jimmy Witherspoon
00:02:08

B. Broonzy, Composer, Lyricist - Jimmy Witherspoon, MainArtist, AssociatedPerformer

Originally released 1960. All rights reserved by Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment

14
W.P.A. Blues
Jon Hendricks
00:02:44

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

15
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child
Big Miller & Chorus
00:04:27

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

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