C.J. Chenier
The Big Squeeze [CD]
Zydeco legend C.J. and his band have an up-to-the-minute take on classic zydeco. "Zydeco's new torch bearer...red hot rhythms and soulful grooves"--BLUES REVUE
C.J. Chenier, Accordion, Alto Sax, Flute and Vocals
Harry Hypolite, Guitar, Triangle and Bass Vocal
Micheal Great Bear Clair, Guitar, Percussion and Background Vocals
Mark Major, Guitar and Percussion
Clifford Alexander, Rubboard and Percussion
Glenn Griffin, Bass and Percussion
Greg "The Hammer" Gordon, Drums and Percussion
WITH
Vasti Jackson, Guitar, Bass and Percussion
The Legendary White Trash Horns:
Jon Smith, Tenor Sax
Steve Howard, Trumpet
WITH
Jerry Jumonville, Baritone Sax
Sam Fishkin and Brian Jensen, Additional Percussion
Produced by C.J. Chenier and Bruce Iglauer
Arrangements and Associate Production by Vasti Jackson
Recorded and mixed by Sam Fishkin
Every Day I Have To Cry Some and Mon Cher 'Tite Bebe mixed by Sam Fishkin and Brian Jensen
Recorded at Dockside Studios, Maurice, LA
Mixed at Streeterville Studios, Chicago, IL
Recording assistance by Tony Daigle and Jay Burton
Mixing assistance by Brian Jensen
Mastered by Jay O'Rourke, Bruce Iglauer and Sam Fishkin at Monster Disc, Chicago, IL
Cover design by Dan Bellini
Packaging design by Matt Minde
Photos by Randi Anglin
C.J. Chenier plays exclusively Baldoni Accordions
Special thanks to Sabian Cymbal Makers (David McAllister, Mardi, Peter Stairs and staff).
Thanks to Wish and Steve at Dockside -- you're the greatest! Very, very special thanks to Beau Jocques and Mark Savoy.