A Texas-Sized Band – Pre-order
A Texas-Sized Band – Pre-order
The Joymakers
Step into the roaring energy of 1920s jazz as The Joymakers bring the high-stepping spirit of America’s Southern and Southwestern dance halls to life. Led by two-time Grammy-nominated music historian, multi-instrumentalist, and arranger Colin Hancock, this Austin-based ensemble revives the bold, joyous “hot” regional sounds that defined early jazz—where ragtime met blues and country string traditions to create an irresistibly vibrant groove. Rooted in the stomp rhythms that once echoed through Dallas, Kansas City, Oklahoma City, and San Antonio, The Joymakers deliver an authentic celebration of jazz’s most spirited era.
This LP is pressed on high-quality 180g vinyl, housed in a classic standard sleeve.
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Track List
Deep Elm (You Tell ‘Em I’m Blue)
Dreaming ‘Bout My Man
The Pay Off (Stomp)
Somebody Stole My Gal
Honey Child
He’s Tall and Dark and Handsome
Clap Hands! Here Comes Charley!
Bye Bye Baby (Blues)
Lots O’ Mama
Daniel’s Blues Stomp Off
Let’s Go! Elephant’s Wobble (Saxophone solo by Colin Hancock
Album Credits
Colin Hancock - cornet, alto saxophone, baritone saxophone, mellophone, kazoo, clarinet mouthpiece, vocals, arranger
Luke Allen - trumpet, vocals
Freddie Mendoza - trombone
Lauryn Gould - alto saxophone, soprano saxophone, tenor saxophone, vocals, arranger
David “Jelly” Jellema - c-melody saxophone, clarinet, cornet
Dylan Blackthorn - piano-accordion
Shane Dickens - piano
Westen Borghesi - tenor banjo, tenor guitar
Ryan Gould - string bass
Ryan Neubauer - drums
Producer - Colin Hancock
Executive producer - Scott Asen
Recorded at Wire Recording Studios by Stuart Sullivan
and King Electric Recording Studios by Nori Swofford
Mixing engineer - Stuart Sullivan
Mastering engineer - Michael Perez-Cisneros
Cover artwork - Ethan Francis (Minoot)
Graphic design - Elvira Broman