David Munnelly - Swing [CD]

Irish button accordion wizard David Munnelly brings new excitement and depth to traditional music while drawing on past masters including the Roaring '20s Flanagan Brothers for inspiration. This was his first album, originally released in 2001. It is based in part on the music and exciting feel of the American Irish Dance Hall scene of the '20s. It is reissued here with an improved sleeve design and an additional video track. David is accompanied variously by Kieran Munnelly (flute, bodhran), Daire Bracken (fiddle), Sharon Shannon (fiddle), Richie Buckley (soprano sax), Geoff Woods (Hammond organ), Tina Price (piano), Gavin Ralston (guitars), Jim Sheridan (banjo), Paul Kelly (mandolin), Joe Csibi (double bass) and Loyd Byrne (drums, percussion). Tracks: The American Polka / Charlotte's Reel / The Two Bridgie's Barndances / An Carraigin / Phil Henry's, The Next Parish / Reel de Rimouski / Singing Land / The Star Above The Garter Set / Lively Leah / Jock Crawley's Jigs / Between The Tides / The Taproom Set. Bonus Video: Flatbush Waltz, Killarney Boys Of Pleasure. Also available: BY HECK (MWCD4046).