Move Records Australian classical & art music, est. 1968

Listen to the Band, Vol. 1

It has been apparent for some time that of all the children’s records available, many styles of music have been neglected. That gap is the reason this series was begun.

Shirley Jacobs vocals, guitar
The Kinderplay All Stars ensemble
Chris Farley banjo, triangle
Richard Miller clarinet, xylophone
Richard Opat drums, tambourine
Roger Jane trombone
Ian Orr trumpet
William Morris tuba, kinder bells

The idea of a series of children’s records devoted to various musical styles met with great enthusiasm, and the project was begun.

Volume 1 introduces the traditional jazz band. Some tunes invite participation, some carry messages, and others introduce various instruments, but all of them are fun, and that is what jazz is about.

The Kinderplay All Stars were working jazz musicians on the Australian scene. Shirley Jacobs, who had been delighting children with her music for many years, joins them on an album of which everyone involved was proud.

Artist

Photograph of Shirley Jacobs

Shirley Jacobs

Shirley Jacobs (1927-2015), whose records and TV appearances made her one of Australia's best-known guitar-strumming folksingers during the 1970s, embraced the instrument almost by accident. Today, Shirley's voice can still be heard on at least ten albums, on websites devoted to the nation's musical heritage.

Audio previews

Tracks

  1. Down by the station (Traditional) 2:01
  2. Sally's galoshes (Traditional) 2:39
  3. Can you tell me? (Traditional) 2:30
  4. Ten little Indians (Traditional) :59
  5. This old man (Traditional) 2:30
  6. The grand old Duke of York (Traditional) 2:50
  7. I am a fine musician (Traditional) 3:02
  8. Happy song (Traditional) 1:35
  9. The hokey pokey (Traditional) 2:13
  10. If you're happy and you know it (Traditional) 1:08
  11. My grandfather's clock (Traditional) 3:24
  12. Stop, look and listen (Traditional) 2:06
  13. Don't forget your traffic code (Traditional) 2:18
  14. Happy song [instrumental] (Traditional) 1:38

Performers

Contributors

No photograph: John Bye Productions

John Bye Productions

Where to listen

Listen to the Band, Vol. 1 is available for streaming through Apple Music. It can also be purchased through the iTunes Music Store.

Listen to the Band, Vol. 1 is available as a CD. It can be purchased online through Buywell Music or the Australian Music Centre which both offer online ordering.

Product details

Catalogue number
MD 3086
List price
$20.00 AUD
Total playing time
30 minutes 53 seconds
Venue
Bruce Adderly Sound Studios
Credit
John Bye Productions
Release date
Musical work
copyright
© 1976 Move Records
Sound recording
copyright
℗ 1976 Move Records
Categories
Folk music, Vocal
Genres
Children's, Jazz & Improvised
Barcode
EAN 9314574308624

Related recordings

Front cover art for Listen to the Band, Vol. 2

Listen to the Band, Vol. 2

This children's sing-along follows Volume 1, which featured Shirley Jacobs with a traditional jazz band, continuing the series with familiar songs for young listeners.

Front cover art for Listen to the Band, Vol. 3

Listen to the Band, Vol. 3

A musical experience for children, this recording follows on from Volumes 1 and 2 of the series with Australia's best-known bush band, Cobbers.