SCANDINAVIAN-AMERICAN RELEASES ON VOYAGER

THE PIONEER TRIO: OLD TIME SCANDINAVIAN DANCE MUSIC
CD 343

John Sears - fiddle, Phil Nation - fiddle, Art Nation - viola and bass, Bjarne Jacobsen - 12 string guitar

Kivikspolka, Sparf Fars Polska, Gammelvals fra Midtjylland, Jämtgubben, Skinnbracka med Lucku, Meistervalsen, Trasten, Gotlands Bröllopsmarsch, Polkan Går, På Spelmansstämma, En Afton vid Mjörn, Skæve Torvald, Den Frilynde, Lif-Antes Polska, Turné Luft, Hälsa dem därhemma, Tracie's Two-step, Fjällbruden

The Pioneer Trio has played for old time Scandinavian dances in the Pacific Northwest for over forty years. The original trio included the late Gordon Tracie, a well-known expert on Scandinavian traditional music and dance, and Art Nation. This recording was made shortly before Mr. Sears passed away. He was a mentor to many young fiddlers learning Scandinavian dance playing. This collection of lively, toe-tapping tunes captures the joyful spirit of Nordic folk dancing at its best.

Sound Clip: Skinnbracka med Lucku MP3 MP3(LoFi)

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JEFF ANDERSON FIDDLING IN THE FAMILY TRADITION
CD 346

Jeff Anderson - fiddle; Stuart Williams - guitar; Ruby Anderson -dobro; Sandy Bradley - piano; Nancy Katz - bass; Phil Williams - mandolin and tenor banjo

Peter Kiefer's Vals, Wake Up Susan, Clarence Raymo's Waltz, Murray River Jig, The Little Norwegian Boy's Fiddle Vals, Fiddlers to the Fore, From Frisco to Cape Cod, Reinlendar Etter Ringnessen, Olaf Hanson's Vals, Old French Reel, Per the Blacksmith's Vals, Miss McLeod's Reel, Midsommer Vals, Sailor's Hornpipe, Mini Vals Fra Norge, Gärdebylåten, Solvik's Minnen, Petronella, Skunk Lake Waltz, The Iron Man, Saturday Waltz, Little Burnt Potato, Styrman's Vals, The Lindbergh Waltz

Fine fiddling in unique Norwegian-American and Celtic styles. Jeff Anderson is from Waterville, Washington, and has been playing for shows and dances for over thirty years. Both of his grandfathers were Norwegian style fiddlers from North Dakota, and he is carrying on the musical traditions of his family. One of the smoothest players anywhere!

Sound Clip: Solvik's Minnen MP3 MP3(LoFi); The Lindbergh Waltz MP3 MP3(LoFi)

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JEFF ANDERSON, JANE JOHNSON: NORDIC SPIRIT
CD 364

Jeff Anderson - fiddle & Hardanger fiddle, Jane Johnson - accordion, Karen Goettling, flute, John Rodius, guitar, Rand Simmons - bass, Laurie Walton, second fiddle, Jim Erlandson - guitar, Kathy Erlandson, second fiddle

Sølvbryllupsvalsen, Syvers Mazurka, Böl Olle-låten, Kalle Almlöf Snoa, Säbb Anders Vals, Druttjinkeils-leitjen Tune, No Name Schottis, 17th of Mai Polsen, Kyrklåt (Church tune), Storviksætra Waltz, Styggen på Låven Reinlender, Tankfulla låten, Vals from Valberg, A Finnish Polka, Pols, Mai Waltz, Kleivalanden Pariser Polka, Granåsen Hambopolska, Mummun Peli Schottis, Drevsjø Valsen, Lofotingen Reinlender, Wiggen Polka

Scandinavian dance music played by Jeff Anderson and his wife; Jane Johnson, with the Nordic Exposure Band and other musicians with whom they perform and play dances. Both of Jeff's grandparents were old time fiddlers of Norwegian heritage from North Dakota, and he plays in a uniquely sweet, smooth, and danceable style. Jane Johnson has been playing dances in the Puget Sound area for many years. They both can be found with their bands at many Scandinavian dances in the Pacific Northwest.

Sound Clips: A Finnish Polka MP3 MP3(LoFi); Pols MP3 MP3(LoFi); Drevsjø Valsen MP3 MP3(LoFi)

What the Reviewers Say Liner Notes How the Recording Was Made

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