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Early Recordings of Irish Traditional Dance Music

Early Recordings of Irish Traditional Dance Music John J. Kimmel (1866-1942) Leader Records LED 2060 (LP, UK, 1969)

Recorded in New York in 1907-1929;
Production and notes: Reg Hall;
Discs from the collection of Reg Hall;
Disc transfer and equalisation: Bill Leader;
Sleeve design: Janet Kerr

Musicians

John J. Kimmel: accordion;
Ed de Veau: piano [1, 13];
probably Ed de Veau: piano [8];
Joe Linder: piano [2-3, 5, 9-10, 14];
probably Joe Linder: piano [4, 6-7, 11-12];
Andy Fiedler: guitar [15]

Tracks

Side 1

1. Cuckoo’s Nest / Mason’s Apron reels
2. Rakes of Kildare / Devlin’s Favourite jigs
3. Bonnie Kate / Swallow’s Tail / Star of Munster reels
4. Medley of clogs
5. Haste to the Wedding / Larry O’Gaff / Colairne jigs
6. Irish Boy March
7. Hayley’s Favourite jigs
8. Rights of Man / Liverpool / Sailor’s hornpipes

Side 2

9. Floggan Reel / Cup of Tea reels
10. Three Little Drummers / Connaughtman’s Ramble / To the Ladies / Devlin’s Favourite reels
11. Bryan’s Favourite / Birds in the Tree hornpipes
12. Contentment Is Wealth / untitled jigs
13. Salamango / Off Key reels
14. Stack of Barley / Blackberry Blossoms / Green Fields of America reels
15. The Trip to the Cottage jig