Banjo Crackerjax 1922-1930

Harry Reser | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 28, 1992)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Yazoo
• ASIN: B000000G7O
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #332,044 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The world's greatest banjo player, March 25, 2005

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Jmark2001 (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Banjo Crackerjax 1922-1930 (Audio CD)

When Harry Reser wasn't leading the two best hot white jazz bands of the 1920's, the Six Jumping Jacks and the Clicquot Club eskimos, he was making these incredible banjo recordings. Think of Harry Reser as the Les Paul of the 1920's. His fingers were the fastest in the world and his technique was jaw dropping. He seems to playing chords and picking at the same time or is he playing two banjos at once? This particular album will appeal more to guitarists and musicians than to those seeking twenties pop music. For those, grab the other Harry Reser albums on Amazon.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Harry Reser "set the bar" on banjo-playing techniques., August 14, 1998

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Bill Barker (Seattle) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Banjo Crackerjax 1922-1930 (Audio CD)

Harry Reser "set the bar" on banjo-playing techniques that few players have been able to attain since. It is truly amazing that there is a recording of his style from 70 years ago. Imagine all of the songs that have been written since then and how they would render if Harry had had a chance to play them. His lightening fast style is breath-taking and amazing, especially if you try to mimic just a little bit of his technique. Instead, forget trying to imitate the master and just sit back and enjoy.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars RAGTIME BANJO MUSIC, December 11, 2007

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COMPUTERJAZZMAN "computerjazzman" (Cliffside Park, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Banjo Crackerjax 1922-1930 (Audio CD)

HARRY RESER WAS THE PRE-EMINENT BANJO PLAYER IN JAZZ IN THE 1920'S BEFORE THE GUITAR REPLACED THE BANJO. THESE ARE SMALL GROUP RECORDINGS MADE BETWEEN 1922-1930. THIS MAN HAS SO MUCH DEXTERITY AT TIMES IT SOUNDS AS IF THERE ARE TWO BANJOS BEING PLAYED SIMULTANEOUSLY. ALL OF THE RELEASES ON THE YAZOO LABEL ARE HIGH QUALITY AND CLEANED UP AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE.