Wizard Of The Nstrings by Roy Smeck, released 17 July 2013, includes the following tracks: "Melody In F", "Ain't She Sweet", "Humoresque", "Five Foot Two" and more.
This version of Wizard Of The Nstrings comes as a 1xCD. - 47 TKS, THE DEAN OF FRETTED INSTRUMENT FAMILY
EU-only collection. Considered to be the dean of the fretted instrument family and one of the finest string instrumentalists of all time is, Roy Smeck - truly, 'The Wizard of the Strings'. The first 11 tracks of this CD showcase Roy on the ukulele and included is his first big solo, "Twelfth Street Rag" and his version of "Sweet Georgia Brown". Next up is the banjo and we are treated to all of it's contagious rhythmic possibilities on tracks such as, "Say It with Music" and the ever popular, "The Sheik of Araby" and "Way Down Yonder in New Orleans". Finally we round off this collection with some guitar, mainly in the form of the Spanish guitar on original compositions of "Happy Polka", "Begin the Beguine" and "Tico Tico". Whatever instrument it may be and whatever your mood of the moment you will surely find it amongst the 31 tracks on offer here. Jasmine.
Tracks 1 to 11 from "The Magic Ukulele of Roy Smeck" LP
Tracks 12 to 23 from "The Happy Banjo" LP by Roy Smeck and His Dixie Syncopators
Tracks 24 - 31 from "The Many Guitar Moods of Roy Smeck" LP
"Wizard Of The Nstrings" is a captivating CD release by the legendary Roy Smeck, produced by Jasmine. This collection showcases Smeck?s extraordinary virtuosity on stringed instruments, including guitar, ukulele, and banjo. Known as "The Wizard of the Strings," Roy Smeck was a pioneering musician whose innovative techniques and dazzling performances made him an international sensation from the 1920s onward. His recordings span genres such as jazz, Hawaiian music, blues, and early pop standards?demonstrating his versatility and influence in shaping modern string music. Highlights of this album include some of his most iconic tracks that have inspired generations of musicians worldwide.
Jasmine Records is renowned for its dedication to preserving classic recordings with high-quality remastering and detailed liner notes. Their releases are celebrated among collectors for their authenticity and commitment to musical heritage.
Roy Smeck?s career includes numerous milestones: he appeared in one of the first sound films ("Vitaphone Varieties"), recorded prolifically throughout his life, authored instructional books on playing string instruments, and influenced countless artists through both live performance and radio broadcasts.
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Technical specifications
Language
Features
Artist
Roy Smeck
Distribution type
Physical media
Media type
CD
Number of optical discs
1 discs
Release date (DD/MM/YYYY)
09/08/2013
Song titles
1. Twelfth street rag
2. Music box waltz
3. Melody in f
4. I ain't got nobody
5. Ain't she sweet
6. Uke said it
7. Humoresque
8. Waltz of yesteryear
9. Five foot two
10. Sweet georgia brown
11. Honolulu shuffle
12. June night
13. Chinatown, my chinatown
14. Say it with music
15. Toot, toot, tootsie!
16. Bye, bye blues
17. Running wild
18. The sheik of araby
19. Whispering
20. Linger awhile
21. Somebody stole my gal
22. Avalon
23. Way down yonder in new orleans
24. Begin the beguine
25. Waltz italiano
26. Blue' n the blues
27. Summer shadow
28. Escape tango
29. Happy polka
30. Tico tico
31. When will you know