Clifton Chenier And Rod Bernard - Boogie In Black & White download album

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Bernard handles all the vocals and he sounds confident and energetic. Chenier concentrated on leading the band with his rocking accordion and, as always, his style is instantly recognizable. A definite plus here is the inclusion of saxophone legend John Hart, who was then Chenier’s first lieutenant. Hart produces several splendid solos throughout. Another plus here are informative sleeve notes by Bernard’s son, Shane. Not a definite must-have release-that would be The Essential Rod Bernard and Chenier’s Bogalusa Boogie-but a rollicking time capsule from an important era of Louisiana music

A reissue of a 1976 album, this is an unlikely collaboration between two legends of South Louisiana music. Recorded at Floyd Soileau’s old Ville Platte studio, Boogie in Black & White is for the most part an enjoyable-even if not terribly creative-run through of blues and rock and roll standards: My Babe, Kansas City,’ High Heel Sneakers, Baby, What You Want. Me to Do? -you get the idea. There are no originals in the compact 10-song package. other posts by. Leave a Reply Cancel reply.

Rod recalls, "This recording is the final result of an idea I've had for many years: to record an album with the 'Zydeco King,' Clifton Chenier! You see, I was raised on boogie and blues. from the liner notes by Shane Bernard. Originally released in 1976, re-issued digitally and on CD September 9, 2014, 10 tracks. 2 people found this helpful.

Boogie in Black & White Rod Bernard. Listen on Apple Music. Rockin' Pneumonia and Boogie Woogie Flu. 2:07. 10 Songs, 29 Minutes. Released: 31 Dec 1978. See All. Voices of Americana: Rod Bernard.