We explore the unique louisiana culture, and its rich. Chenier followed up with the big squeeze, an album filled with thick dance grooves and rich, melodic singing. Let me in your heart lp, vinyl record album features the great cj chenier, still going strong on accordion and vocals with a raw cajun s dusty groove is chicagos online record store. You cant help but have fun, singing and dancing along to this disc.
Chenier, who grew up in port arthur, texas, attended texas southern university on a music scholarship. Chenier vocals, accordion, flute, piano, organ glenn griffin bass clifford alexander washboard michael morris drums tim betts guitar david macejka percussion sites. With five previous albums to his credit, by 1994, chenier began to record for chicagobased alligator records. Shop and buy clifton chenier king of zydeco sheet music. Cj chenier and the red hot louisiana band at the blues from the top 62417 caledonia 1,779 views dont worry bout a thing c. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band return to ithaca to play a mardi gras celebration show at the haunt on wednesday night. The undisputed king of zydeco, clifton chenier was the first creole to be presented a grammy award on national television. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from cheniers 19651987 recordings. Cheniers album titled step it up to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Chenier is the son of clifton chenier, known as the king of zydeco. Regardless of what hes playing, chenier infuses every song with strong, soulful vocals and skillful accordion playing. Chenier is shown performing with the red hot louisiana band at downtown alive. Mention that, or his sax solo on part time woman and chenier waxes ebullient.
Chenier, a grammy nominated, world renowned musician and recording artist, has performed along side many internationally recognized artists including his grammywinning father clifton. Cheniers album titled the big squeeze to enjoy in your home or car, or gift it to another music lover. Chenier and get concert alerts when they play near you. Cj chenier and the red hot louisiana band beverly arts. Nov 19, 2014 when the king of zydeco clifton chenier died in 1989, his son cj chenier, already part of the famous red hot louisiana band, shouldered the accordion and followed in his fathers footsteps. Chenier born clayton joseph thompson, september 28, 1957 in port arthur, texas is the creole son of the grammy awardwinning king of. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band to replace buckwheat zydeco, 28 by. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by clifton chenier 19251987 clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed king of zydeco music. Chenier event schedule is available at the ticketsupply website. Cj chenier and the buckwheat zydeco band home folkies cj chenier and the buckwheat zydeco band when paul simon recorded his 1990 album rhythm of the saints, he handpicked c. Cj chenier and the red hot louisiana band saco river theatre. Stateoftheart zydeco from a masterful musician and performer. Cj chenier carries on the music his father invented wglt.
Clifton chenier king of zydeco book mel bay publications, inc. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by clifton chenier 19251987 clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed. Sans accordion and rubboard, living to learn highlights c. Chenier, a creole born and raised in an indigenous american culture with its distinct language, cuisine and music, delivers a soulful vocal and accordion. In 1987, chenier followed in his fathers footsteps and led his fathers band as an accordion performer and singer of zydeco, a blend of cajun and creole music. As a teenager i played the fender rhodes in a top 40 cover band, practicing soul ray charles, and motown songs for 10 hours a day.
Also pictured is guitarist harry hypolite, the only member of clifton cheniers original band who still plays in the red hot louisiana band. He delivers soulful vocals along with masterful accordiondriven zydeco and blues. Cj chenier and the buckwheat zydeco band when paul simon recorded his 1990 album rhythm of the saints, he handpicked c. Chenier is the creole son of the grammy awardwinning king of zydeco, louisiana musician, clifton chenier. Photo by philip gould the first major star of zydeco music was clifton chenier, a frenchspeaking creole from southern louisiana, popular in the known as the king of zydeco and also billed as the king of the south. Chenier now extending his fathers legacy as band leader, commands the accordion performing a variety of zydeco, cajun and creole music. This cd, even though it is no longer in print and is one of the bands older releases, has great tunes that sound as good as the current releases. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band too much fun. Chenier to play accordion alongside ringo starr on drums then asked him to join his born at the right time tour. Never miss another jazz concert in san diego again. Chenier belly up tavern solana beach, ca jul 4 sat. Clifton chenier king of zydeco by clifton chenier book. There was a whole lot of rhythm coming off the stage in natalies coal fired pizza and live music last night, as zydeco torchbearer c. Cj chenier, tommy castro, order tickets, find location and other info.
Hes used that as his primary instrument in his own band after he took over the red hot louisiana band. Tommy castro, cj chenier, order tickets, find location and other info. Dan willging leave a comment instead of featuring selected tracks spanning an entire recording career, clifton cheniers rockin accordion focuses on his first six years recording for a. When paul simon recorded his 1990 album rhythm of the saints, he handpicked c. Alligator records genuine houserockin music since 1971. Backed by the louisiana red hots, chenier s smooth accordion playing changes the mood of each different song. When the king of zydeco clifton chenier died in 1989, his son cj chenier, already part of the famous red hot louisiana band, shouldered the accordion and followed in his fathers footsteps. Chenier was raised in an indigenous american culture with its distinctive language, cuisine and music. Cj chenier and the red hot louisiana band recorded cant sit down in one session at rock romanos recording studio in houston, tx. Chenier, creoleborn, raised in an indigenous american culture with its distinct language, cuisine and music, delivers soulful vocals and accordion magic.
Live at the towne crier cafe in beacon, ny 492019 c. Chenier flavors the red hot louisiana bands bayou beats with elements of funk. Home folkies cj chenier and the buckwheat zydeco band. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the. Chenier primary artist,accordion,vocals pat breaux tenor saxophone brian brignac percussion,drums marshall cyr trumpet wayne d. On his third album after taking over his fathers band, and his first on slash, c. The ordway center for the performing arts officially announces c. Chenier the desperate kingdom of love world village 2006 c. Chenier, son of the king of zydeco clifton chenier, joined his fathers redhot louisiana band playing saxophone at the age of 21.
He can express himself musically in many styles or combinations of stylesballads, waltzes, blues, boogie, rock and roll, funk, jazz, it all comes together as cj cheniers fingers race up and down the keyboard as. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from cheniers 19651987 recordings on arhoolie records. He delivers soulful vocals along with masterful accordion driven zydeco and blues. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band live at 2019. Castle accordion is a full service accordion store located in the historic white castle building in the heart of. Son of legendary grammy award winning clifton chenier, with deep roots in this southern louisiana toetapping music, cj brings a party to every event. Chenier, a grammynominated, worldrenowned musician and recording artist, has performed alongside many internationally recognized artists.
I finally found it on amazon after looking on other websites. But the son of the man known as the king of zydeco said the music he plays isnt technically zydeco. All ticket purchased from the march 21st date will be honored. Cj chenier and the buckwheat zydeco band philadelphia. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from cheniers 19651987 recordings on. This event has been rescheduled from march 21, 2020. Grammynominated, worldrenowned musician and recording artist, cj chenier has performed with many internationally recognized artists including his legendary father, clifton chenier the king of zydeco, paul simon, joe sample, and the gin blossoms. Among cheniers innovations were the employment of the large pianokey chromatic accordion, which has a wider musical range than the traditional diatonic instrument, and the invention of the modern washboard vest, which expanded the musical possibilities for percussion beyond the limitations of the previously handheld household utensil. Cj and the red hot louisiana band are a readymade party with deep roots in americana music.
Clayton joseph chenier was born september 28, 1957 the son of the great king of zydeco. Chenier was literally born into the musical tradition of southwest louisiana and texas zydeco, a chugging, accordion led blend of french creole and africanderived influences. Chenier arranged by guitar vasti jackson baritone saxophone floyd newman tracks. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band discography. Youre going to hear blues, boogie, waltzes, and ballads. Jul 22, 2016 in 1992 chenier played accordion on cajun song, a track on the gin blossoms album, new miserable experience. He played the accordion and won a grammy award in 1983. The son of sharecropper and amateur accordion player, joe chenier, and the. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band moose alley. The resulting record is loaded with irresistible dance grooves and songs that stick in the memory long after the dancing is over. Chenier biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. It was from his father that clifton chenier first learned the accordion, and though he grew up playing the singlerow pushbutton diatonic. A flamboyant personality, remembered for his gold tooth and the cape and crown. Clifton chenier, clifton cheniers rockin accordion jasmine march 31, 2016 by.
Chenier, creole born, was raised in an indigenous american culture with its distinctive language, cuisine and music. Dan willging leave a comment instead of featuring selected tracks spanning an entire recording career, clifton cheniers rockin accordion focuses on his first six years recording for a variety of labels from 1955 to 1960. Clifton chenier king of zydeco by clifton chenier book sheet. Chenier ticket prices, premium seats, and complete event information for all c. Among chenier s innovations were the employment of the large pianokey chromatic accordion. It has a mix of both fast cajunstyle songs, and slower, more traditional blues songs. Dalcourt guitar,percussion nick daniels bass randy carpenter drums c.
Chenier thinks the last time he played houstons juneteenth celebration was in the 1980s, when he was a young saxophonist learning zydeco while on the job. Whether it is your first time or thirteenth time, watching c. Chenier, a grammynominated, worldrenowned musician and recording. He has been featured on the jon stewart show, cnn, vh1 and entertainment weekly. The popular pier 17 located at 19 fulton street at south street seaport in lower manhattan, new york is a stunning setting for the popular concert series. American musician vocals, alto saxophone, accordion, born clayton joseph chenier on september 28, 1957 in port arthur, texas, usa, as the son of the great king of zydeco, clifton chenier.
Cj chenier plays the piano accordion because it allows him more freedom than the button accordions used by most zydeco bands today. Feb 19, 2020 it may be a day late, but it certainly wont be dollar short, when c. Chenier, clifton the handbook of texas online texas state. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band will perform in place of buckwheat zydeco as part of the ordways 201220 target world. Chenier contributed eight originals and carefully chose the rest of the material. Among chenier s innovations were the employment of the large pianokey chromatic accordion, which has a wider musical range than the traditional diatonic instrument, and the invention of the modern washboard vest, which expanded the musical possibilities for percussion beyond the limitations of the previously handheld household utensil. The cd is full of zydeco and blues done the way cj chenier and his band rock it out at their live shows.
Hes used that as his primary instrument in his own band after he took. The idea was to keep all of the energy and feel of a live show but on a studio album. This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by clifton chenier 1925 1987 clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed. Chenier guarantee we provide a quick and easy way to purchase c. When you go to a zydeco, youre going to hear a variety of music, said chenier from his home in houston. Chenier, a creole born and raised in an indigenous american culture with its distinct language, cuisine and music delivers a soulful vocal and accordion. Chenier is one of the most talented purveyors of zydeco blues today yes, zydeco music has deep roots in the blues. Backed by the louisiana red hots, cheniers smooth accordion playing changes the mood of each different song. Chenier born clayton joseph thompson, september 28, 1957 in port arthur, texas is the creole son of the grammy awardwinning king of zydeco, louisiana musician, clifton chenier. Chenier and the red hot louisiana band at the discogs marketplace. Chenier was literally born into the musical tradition of southwest louisiana and texas zydeco, a chugging, accordionled blend of french creole and africanderived i. Zydeco superstar cj chenier will perform at the south street seaport music festival on 29th june in a free concert at 1. The allman brothers band full concert 011682 university. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide.