Irish Banjo: Performers: Non-Irish style masters: Elmer Snowden

Elmer Snowden



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 Jazz stylist Elmer Snowden had no connection to Ireland and never played anything like Irish banjo. Nevertheless he is still an important historical figure as the first one to ever record tenor banjo in the low tuning that was later to become known as Irish tuning.


Discography

Elmer Snowden: Harlem Banjo

By many recarded as the ultimate Elmer Snowden collection. Twelve jazz standard recorded by Elmer Snowden with backing by pianist Cliff Jackson, bassist Tommy Bryant and drummer Jimmy Crawford.

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