For you Braves that might want a little inspiration...

I was listening back through my library of zydeco CDs for ones that have a little dust on them. What I re-acquainted myself with was Chris Ardoin's release, "Best Kept Secret" and this release is most likely the best nouveau zydeco examples of playing "above the melody" I've ever heard. This goes for both single-row and triple-row playing styles.

Chris' prowess on the accordion is a marvel to listen to on this release. I never felt as though this CD was Chris' strongest in terms of songs with solid hooks, but it includes by far, some of the best contemporary zydeco performance on the accordion(s).

R!CK

he;s really a great accordionist

for me, he;s up there
with andre thierry, jeffery broussard, and keith frank

[just thinking about living examples]

wle

I have always thought that this was a watershed album---and recently told Chris that he might want to consider remixing it. The only weakness is that the bass is too melodic and loses the chop.

So even though it is not the best of dance grooves, this album is still as fresh as the day it was made... and an example of great playing & composing.

...and best of all, it was overmanufactured and then cut-out so copies are readily available,. cheap.