Zodico Blues & Boogie

by Clifton Chenier

Overview

Clifton Chenier's mid-'50s singles for Specialty were among his rawest and simplest; they were short ditties with rippling accordion and gritty vocals on top and driving rhythms and surging instrumental accompaniment underneath. That's the formula displayed on this 20-cut presentation of Chenier's early work, where he was often backed by guitarists Phillip Walker or Cornelius Green (Lonesome Sundown), with his brother Cleveland handling rubboard duties. This is Chenier in his stylistic infancy, building and nurturing what ultimately became a signature sound. ~ Ron Wynn

Product Details

Release Date:	05/25/1992
Label:	Ace
UPC:	0029667138925
Rank:	177320

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Clifton Chenier   Primary Artist,Vocals,Accordion
Lonesome Sundown   Guest Artist
Cleveland Chenier   Washboard,Percussion,Scrubboard
Phillip Walker   Guitar
James K. Jones   Piano,Piano
Wilton Siemen   Drums
Cornelius Green   Guitar
Louis Candy   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
Lionel Prevo   Sax (Tenor)
Cornelius Greene   Guitar

Technical Credits

Clifton Chenier   Composer
W. E. Buyem   Composer
Art Rupe   Producer,Recording Producer
Ray Topping   Liner Notes,Compilation Producer
Phil Carroll   Art Direction
Gilles Margerin   Design