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Although the first polka was recorded in 1936 by James Morrison and Tom Carmody, both it and the second polka will always be associated in my mind with the playing of the legendary Tyrone accordion player Kevin McGillian(1927-2018), whose unique and inimitable style of dance music
will never be forgotten. He played these two and a third polka, and having no names for them, he always referred to them as Polkas A, B, and C. I play A and B here. Having played for ceilis and set dances throughout the Philadelphia area from his arrival in 1955 until his untimely passing last year, he influenced all knew him. This track is dedicated to Kevin, his wife Mary, and his sons John and Jimmy, who are keeping their father’s sets of tunes alive via their marvelous music on accordion and banjo. Kevin was inducted in 2001 in the Comhaltas Hall of Fame along with New York fiddle maestro Andy McGann. The third tune was learned from the piping of Tiarnan O’Duinnchinn, and is a composition of Cork accordion player Dave Hennessy.
supported by 23 fans who also own “The Little Diamond Polka/Séamus Creagh's/The New Roundabout”
Absolutely sensational - love the generally low-end tones and planxty-esque set up, but most of all the incredible energy of it! Wish more instrumental trad was like this, love the fact that it's recorded live too. Prangman
supported by 23 fans who also own “The Little Diamond Polka/Séamus Creagh's/The New Roundabout”
Arragnements fit together perfectly, piping is precise, variations accentuate the tunes well and the rhythm section is dancing! Unique and enjoyable all around! MichaelD
supported by 23 fans who also own “The Little Diamond Polka/Séamus Creagh's/The New Roundabout”
Nick's settings and playing of these old tunes on his instrument are just superb. When I first saw his track list I was shocked, He had found more tracks from Oscar and Malvina than I had in years of searching. This album remains a musical and academic delight! Wetootwaag