Harry Reser: Banjo Crackerjax 1922-’30 / Yazoo CD-1048

Description

Yazoo CD 1048 / Harry Reser was the greatest banjoist in the world. His technique was overwhelming, often creating the impression of playing on two banjos at the same time. This compilation features Reser’s own novelty rags involving an extremely complex rhythmic and harmonic series of progressions that demanded the greatest skill to perform.

1. Lollypops (1926)

2. Frosted Chocolate (1928)

3. Heebe Jeebes (1925)

4. The Cat And The Dog (1928)

5. Crackerjack (1930)

6. Flaperette (1930)

7. Kitten On The Keys (1922)

8. Easy Goin’ (1923)

9. The Old Town Pump (1927)

10. Fair And Warmer (1928)

11. Pickin’s (1922)

12. Crazy Jo’ (1922)

13. Sugar Blues (1923)

14. Send Back My Honeyman (1922)