Vassar Clements

The legendary fiddler, Vassar Clements, and five-time Grammy Nominee, talks about this video...

"I grew up listening to big bands and the Grand Ole Opry. I used to beg my mother to let me listen to them on the radio. I've always wanted to try to recreate the feeling and sound of big band jazz without a big band. I believe I've done it here. This concert was a closed session, taped at a special gathering of my closest friends. This is the first and only video of mine which contains the type of music I call HILLBILLY JAZZ. You may have heard HILLBILLY JAZZ recorded on the Flying Fish label, as well as NEW HILLBILLY JAZZ on Shikata Records. Probably, this is the last time you'll see me in a tuxedo. I enjoyed performing and I hope you enjoy Vassar Swings."

Take the A Train
Little Woman
Swing Street
A Little Darling
Say Goodbye to the Blues
Ski Bop
You Gotta Swing
Sheik of Araby
Limehouse Blues

Vassar Clements - Fiddle and Lead Vocals
Steve Davidowski - Saxophone, Keyboards
Dave Salyer - Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Gene Watson - Bass
Doug Jernigan - Steel Guitar
Bob Hoban - Vibraphone, Piano
Kirby Bivans - Drums
Kris Balliger, Margaret Archer Bailey - Back-up Vocals