Customer Reviews

Zydeco Giant

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From the moment I heard Zydeco Giant and Beau Jocque coming from the Zydeco Record Shop on Decater Street in New Orleans I could'nt stop my feet. Zydeco Giant with its haunting blues and hard driving accordion riffs is truly the best Beau Jocque to date. Jocque and his Zydeco Hi-Rollers prove why they deserve to be more than just South Louisiana's premier Zydeco dance band...Beau and the boys truly deserve a universal listen and a global audience with this latest release. Beau Jocque's raw energy and driving dance beat on Zydeco Giant make this a dance hall masterpiece for the new millenium. Favorite cuts include: "I'm So Tired Of You Doing Me Wrong," "The Second Line," and "Rock Me Baby." If you pick up Zydeco Giant, it will be the first of many Beau Jocque recordings you will want to purchase. This brave and determined former electrician has clearly electrified Zydeco music and is capable of bringing it to a mass audience. With Zydeco Giant by Beau Jocque and The Zydeco Hi-Rollers you'll experience the sound of New Orleans and one of Louisiana's great national treasures. It's time the world discovered this giant named Beau Jocque!

This was a great cd because it brings back a lot of memories. I am from the Pine Point community (Mamou,La) so it really hit home. Andrus (Beau Jocque) was my second cousin and his passing just broke my heart. Actually all of his music that he's ever recorded has been "off the hook". As a matter of fact since I've been away from home I listen to his music all of the time. It just makes me feel at home even though I'm not at home. Thanks Andrus for making me and all of your fans learn to appreciate good music again. You will be sadly missed. Much love,

Melissa

I am a huge fan of Zydeco Music, and I was deeply saddened to hear to the passing of Beau Jocque (Andres Espri) He will be sadly missed by everyone who ever had the pleasure of listening and dancing to his music. I last saw him at Richard's in Lawtell LA. in May 1999 THE MAN WAS AWSOME. God Bless him and his family.

Darlene Balque

I was very saddened on hearing about the sudden death of this great Zydeco giant. I have gone to hear him play at dance halls in Port Arthur, Texas and at Port Arthurs annual Mardi Gras. He will be greatly missed by zydeco enthusiast. My condolences to his family.

Sincerly, Clarence Thomas,Sr.

Sad to say, this delightful creole blend of zydeco, blues, rock, jazz, cajun, and soul was the last recording by a true zydeco giant, a large man with a large heart that unfortunately stopped beating not long after this recording was made. What makes the story more sad is that this recording may well have been his finest. Whereas his previous release (Check It Out, Lock It In, Crank It Up!) found Beau and his band in something of a rut--although a highly energetic and danceable rut it was--Zydeco Giant showcases a variety of musical styles and finds the Hi-Rollers in fine form as they provide a solid musical foundation for Beau's voice and accordion. With several new members, the band was really hitting its stride, and Beau Jocque sounded more self-assured in what turned out to be his final recording sessions, not trying so hard to impress and sounding all the more impressive as a result. Highly recommended to all zydeco fans; and if you aren't a zydeco fan, one listen to this recording might just make you one.

I WAS WORKING IN LA. I HAPPEN TO HEAR A WONDERFUL TUNE CALLED "KNOCKING ON HEAVEN'S DOOR" ON A DOWNTOWN LA. STREET. I COULD NOT LEAVE BECAUSE THE MUSIC WAS SO OVERPOWERING TO ME. THEN WHEN HE FINISHED PLAYING THE SONG THEY BOTH BEAU & MICHELLE WALKED TO ME AND ASKED IF I LIKED THE SONG. I BOUGHT THAT RECORD THAT NITE AND STILL TO THIS DAY AMAZE MY FRIENDS WITH MUSIC. THATS NOT BAD FOR A ELECTRICIAN THAT WAS PARALYZED FOR YEAR THAT PICKED HIS DAD'S ACCORDION UP TO PAST TIME. I'M SO GLAD THAT FOUND YOU THAT NITE AND WILL FOREVER BE GREATFUL FOR YOU ALL. ALWAYS&FOREVER "chuckie"

This is the first Zydeco CD I have ever purchased,and it won't be my last. This is the best birthday gift I ever bought myself. Now that I have fallen in love with Beau I am going to purchase all his other CDs.

His music is true zydeco and is fast, upbeat, and happy. You will find your feet moving and your fingers snapping. Beau Jocque ROCKS!

I think this album was good. I didn't like everytrack, but the majority was good. My favorite songs are "I'm so tierd of you doing me wrong," and "PineY Point trail." Beau Jocque (Andrus Espree) was an exceptional accordion player, and he will be missed. From the BOSSHOG BABY! (L-TOWN LOVE) while i'm here i might as well give a shout out to my people who might see this. All my aunties and uncles in Lake Charles and surrounding areas and to My boy ALOICIOUS in tyrone. Saving the best for last to my girl SAAB who is moving to Lake Charles this summer I"MMA miss you. I'll holla!