Accordion Conjunto Champs of Tejano and Norteño Music

Arhoolie Records – CD 342

Format: CD, Album
Country: Mexico, US
Released: 2004
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Latin, World
[Tracklist]
01 Muchacha Bonita: Narciso Martínez (02:33)
02 Patricia: Pedro Ayala (02:14)
03 La Coneja: Paulino Bernal (02:30)
04 Cuando Bebo: Paulino Bernal (02:22)
05 Noche Alegre: Juan López (02:47)
06 Alejamiento Y Regreso: Salvador Torres-García (02:56)
07 Virgencita De Mi Vida: Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio (03:35)
08 Que Rebonito: Narciso Martínez (02:47)
09 Una Noche En Un Jardin: Santiago Jiménez (02:28)
10 Juarez: Flaco Jiménez (04:12)
11 Flor De Dalia: Santiago Jiménez, Jr. (02:11)
12 Vida Fatal: Pedro Ybarra (02:40)
13 Los Frijoles Bailan: Tony De La Rosa (02:44)
14 Me Dejaste: Eugenio Abrego with Tomas Ortiz (Los Alegres de Terán) (02:39)
15 Terán: Eugenio Abrego (Los Alegres de Terán) (02:33)
16 Al Cortar Una Gardenia: Fred Zimmerle's Trio San Antonio (04:05)
17 Amor De Madre: Narciso Martínez (02:29)
18 El Canoero: Valerio Longoria (42:30)
19 El Sube Y Baja: Mario Montes (with Los Donneños) (02:38)
20 La Ratita: Leandro Guerrero (with Conjunto Alamo) (02:11)
21 Las Coronelas: Esteban "Steve" Jordan (02:11)
[Credits]
Editor, Photographer and Liner Notes: Chris Strachwitz, Editor: Gilbert Reyes Jr. and Doctor Loco, Cover Artwork: Jesse Almazan
[Notes]
The button accordion has been an integral part of Conjunto music since the 1940s. This compilation presents 21 selections from many of the great artists who helped shape the genre, such as Paulino Bernal, NEA National Heritage Fellow Flaco Jiménez, Narciso Martínez, Valerio Longoria, and Esteban "Steve" Jordan. The liner notes include artist photographs as well as suggestions for further reading and listening.