Search - David Doucet :: 1957 -- Solo Cajun Guitar

David Doucet
1957 -- Solo Cajun Guitar
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, International Music

Track Listings (15) - Disc #1
1. Lake Arthur Stomp
2. Cowboy Waltz
3. J'ai Fait Une Grosse Erreur
4. Tu Peux Pas Me Faire Ca
5. Cajun Waltz
6. Midland Two-Step
7. Baiolle
8. Les Blues Des Routes
9. Port Arthur Waltz
10. Bayou Sorrel
11. J'ai Marie Un Ouvrier
12. 1957
13. My True Love
14. Rue Canal
15. Une Piastre Ici, Une Piastre La-Bas

CD Details

All Artists: David Doucet
Title: 1957 -- Solo Cajun Guitar
Members Wishing: 2
Total Copies: 0
Label: Rounder
Original Release Date: 10/12/1999
Re-Release Date: 9/22/2009
Genres: Country, Blues, Folk, International Music
Styles: Regional Blues, Cajun & Zydeco, Traditional Folk, Contemporary Folk
Number of Discs: 1
SwapaCD Credits: 1
UPC: 018964608828

Synopsis

Album Description

David Doucet, guitarist for the popular Cajun band BeauSoleil, has defined a musical territory all his own on this exquisite album of traditional Cajun songs. While the guitar has long been a featured rhythm instrument in Cajun music, David has reinvented the guitar as a compelling solo voice, employing the fingerpicking style identified with folk and blues players such as Doc Watson, John Hurt and John Fahey. The result is Cajun music with an intricacy and subtle beauty that casts traditional songs such as the Balfa Brothers' "My True Love" or Dennis McGee's "Cowboy Waltz" in a stunning new light.

Similarly Requested CDs

	Various Artists Jubilation 3: Country Gospel Genres: Country, Special Interest, Pop, Christian & Gospel, Gospel Label: Rhino / Wea
?

	Ricky Skaggs Bluegrass Rules Genres: Country, Folk, Pop Label: Rounder Select
2

	Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington Great Summit: The Master Takes Genres: Jazz, Pop, Broadway & Vocalists Label: Blue Note Records
1

	Lucinda Williams Car Wheels on a Gravel Road Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Island / Mercury
40

	Ricky Skaggs Soldier Of The Cross Genres: Country, Pop, Christian & Gospel, Gospel Label: Skaggs Family
?

	Billy Bragg, Wilco Mermaid Avenue Genres: Country, Alternative Rock, Folk, Pop, Rock Label: Elektra / Wea
14

	Benny Goodman Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert Genres: Jazz, Pop Label: Sony
2

	Various Artists Nordic Roots: Northside Sampler Genres: Folk, International Music, Pop Label: Northside Records
3

CD Reviews

Wonderful playing, intriguing songs

Kathleen McFadden | Boone, NC United States | 01/08/2002

(5 out of 5 stars)

"David Doucet's guitar playing is reason enough to buy this CD, but he gives you a double bonus with the songs he selected for this release -- just the right mix between lilting tunes and haunting ballads. You don't have to be a Cajun music lover to appreciate them -- although they are wonderfully representative of the richness of Cajun culture -- but simply anyone who appreciates the magic of a beautifully played guitar. Bravo, David! Please give us another solo guitar collection."

Cajun Guitar Shines in the Spotlight

Kathleen McFadden | 04/05/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"For more 20 years, David Doucet has been an excellent ensemble player with America's foremost Cajun band, BeauSoleil. As a solo performer, he blends his skill in both flatpicking and fingerstyle guitar to create a gumbo of traditional masterpieces. Doucet has an understanding of Cajun and Creole culture that contributes largely to his choice of technique. His vocal delivery on many of the cuts enhances the relaxed feel of this enjoyable, inviting CD. Liner notes include comments as to the history of many of the pieces, as well as special tunings."