Swing that Thing
MDS 1095| 2012

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A brief history...

Zydeco is in the blood and traditions of Creole South Louisiana. These traditions are passed down from generation to generation within families who live and work in this unique part of the United States. Many established Zydeco greats started playing the music as children by watching what friends and relatives were doing, as well as listening to the popular players of the day. Morris Ledet definitely falls into that category.

Growing up as a young boy, Morris was taken by the power and ability of perhaps one of the greatest Zydeco players of all time, Boozoo Chavis. In those early days he used to go down to the local clubs where Boozoo was playing, push his way to the front and just stand, watch and listen. Morris would get home and work on that accordion until he could play all the famous Boozoo licks. The biggest thrill came to him in 1987 when he asked Boozoo if he could play a song. The "master" must've seen something special in him because he got his chance on stage that night.

After that, Zydeco was in Morris' blood for life. He started playing local gigs and quickly developed a reputation as a solid player who had the fire. Between 1992 and 2008 he worked with his wife, Rosie Ledet, and developed one of the top touring Zydeco bands to ever play the music. Today, Morris has taken to finding his early roots as a front person and this debut CD stakes a claim to his return. His daughter Kasandra's ("Kassy") lead vocals are showcased on several tunes as well. This album marks her inclusion to the traditions of her culture. ~Randy Schultz