The King of Zydeco

Mel Bay Publications
Level : Intermediate

This collection of 15 accordion arrangements of tunes by Clifton Chenier (1925-1987) clearly demonstrates why he is known as the undisputed King of Zydeco music. Written for the piano accordion as opposed to the Cajun button accordion, all of the selections in this book are transcribed from Chenier's 1965-1987 recordings on Arhoolie Records. Dix Bruce contributes a fine essay on the colorful life of Clifton Chenier.

Ain't No Need of Cryin'
Tu le Ton Son Ton
I'm Coming Home
Jole Blonde
Calinda
Louisiana Two-Step
Ay, Ai, Ai
Louisiana Blues
Black Gal
Big Momou
I'm on the Wonder
Zydeco Cha Cha
I'm a Hog for You
Zydeco et Pas Sale
Black Snake Blues