Bluegrass that Swings

Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics, featuring the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of the legendary Pat Cloud.

Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics

David Naiditch's "Bluegrass Harmonica" CD.  Virtuoso renditions of bluegrass instrumentals feature David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on Bass. Guitarist Steve Trovato plays lead on Blue Violet Waltz.


Bluegrass Harmonica

	This instrumental CD, Bluegrass in the Backwoods, features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, along with Rob Ickes, Stuart Duncan, Ron Block, Sierra Hull, Dennis Caplinger, Jake Workman, Christian Ward, and other virtuosos.
	David once half-jokingly remarked that harmonica players are about as welcome at bluegrass festivals as the mosquitoes that come out to feast.  Indeed, many bluegrass folks consider the harmonica a questionable instrument, although it is certainly better established in bluegrass than instruments such as the clarinet or saxophone. Harmonica players have recorded or performed with top bluegrass musicians such as Jim and Jesse McReynolds, Flatt and Scruggs, Bryan Sutton, Aubrey Haynie, Ron Block, Stuart Duncan, Jerry Douglas, Ricky Skaggs, and the Del McCoury Band.
	What makes David’s approach different is that, unlike other bluegrass harmonica players who use diatonic harmonicas, David exclusively uses the chromatic harmonica.  The chromatic has a push button that provides all the notes.  In David’s hands, the chromatic harmonica can produce a sweet, fiddle-like sound and handle fast, intricate melodies.  Since David uses a C chromatic to play in all keys, he can deal with tricky chord changes and key transitions without having to quickly switch harmonicas.  Since the chromatic provides all the notes without having to bend or over-blow, the timbre of each note isn’t dictated by the instrument, but is controlled by player.  David believes that keeping the same tone and timbre throughout a tune is often desirable in bluegrass.

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Bluegrass in the Backwoods

Seems hard to believe that Jon Kip and I are both playing chromatic harmonicas on this Gypsy jazz tune.  Our tone, feel, phrasing, and choice of notes are very different.  I play the head and first solo, Jon takes the second solo, then we trade off.

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Coquette

I play chromatic harmonica on this great Kenny Baker fiddle tune along with banjoist Dennis Caplinger, fiddler Christian Ward, bassist Austin Ward, and guitarist/mandolinist Eric Uglum.

New Camptown Races is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
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David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Stuart Duncan on Fiddle
Rob Ickes on Dobro
Dennis Caplinger on Banjo
Sierra Hull on Mandolin
Jake Workman on Guitar
Austin Ward on Bass
Eric Uglum on Rhythm Guitar

New Camptown Races

This instrumental is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
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David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Rob Ickes on Dobro
Christian Ward on Fiddle
Jake Workman on Guitar
Randy Landas on Bass

Gardenia Waltz

This tune, Little Rock Getaway, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Rob Ickes on dobro
Christian Ward on fiddle
Dennis Caplinger on banjo
Sierra Hull on mandolin
Jake Workman on guitar
Randy Landas on bass
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Little Rock Getaway

This tune, "Loco Motive" is from David Naiditch's 2005 CD, "Harmonica & Guitar Duets" that is available at CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/naiditch
Experimenting with producing train rhythms on a diatonic.

Loco Motive

This original tune, "Naked Singularity Blues" is from David Naiditch's 2005 CD, "Harmonica & Guitar Duets" that is available at CDBaby: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/naiditch
Experimenting with playing blues on a natural minor diatonic.

Naked Singularity Blues

This recording provides the jazzy guitar backup. It transitions through every major key in a circle of 4ths, beginning with the key of G. Thus, the key changes from G to C to F to Bb to Eb to Ab to Db to Gb to B to E to A to D, then back to G. A 12-bar blues is played once for each key, separated by 2 bars used to transition to the next key.  Check out the recording that adds the chromatic harmonica.

Practice Playing Jazzy Blues in Every Key -- Guitar Backup

This tune, Jerusalem Ridge, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."   David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica,   Christian Ward on fiddle , Ron Block on banjo , Jake Workman on guitar, Austin Ward on bass .  CD and downloads available at CDBaby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3 .  Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Jerusalem Ridge

This tune, Lonesome Moonlight Waltz, is one of 14 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass in the Backwoods."  David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica , Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Rob Ickes on dobro,  Austin Ward on bass.   CD and downloads available at CDBaby:  www.cdbaby.com/cd/davidnaiditch3.   Also available at iTunes, Amazon, etc.

Lonesome Moonlight Waltz

Roanoke is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

Roanoke

Flatbush Waltz is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica and Stuart Duncan on fiddle.  This klezmer sounding tune was written by Andy Statman.

Flatbush Waltz

Back Home Again in Indiana is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

Back Home Again In Indiana

East Tennessee Blues is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

East Tennessee Blues

Sweet Georgia Brown is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

Sweet Georgia Brown

Ookpik Waltz is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, Jake Workman on guitar, and Rob Ickes on dobro.

Ookpik Waltz

Twinkle Little Star is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, Jake Workman on guitar, and Rob Ickes on dobro.

Twinkle Little Star

All of Me is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

All Of Me

Rutland's Reel is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica.  Stuart Duncan provides fiddle backup.

Rutland's Reel

Shepherd's Wife Waltz is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Jake Workman on guitar, and Rob Ickes on dobro.

Shepherd's Wife Waltz

Shepherd's Wife Waltz is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

Cattle In The Cane

Exactly Like You is one of 12 bluegrass instrumentals on the "Bluegrass that Swings" CD.  It features David Naiditch on chromatic Harmonica, Stuart Duncan on fiddle, Sierra Hull on mandolin, and Jake Workman on guitar.

Exactly Like You

For Sephora is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics." Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud. CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch
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For Sephora

Blue Drag is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics." Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud. CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch
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Blue Drag

Tchavolo Swing is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics." Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud. CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch
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Tchavolo Swing

Hungaria is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics."  Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud.  CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch
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Hungaria

Nuages is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics." Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch and the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara. CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch 
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Nuages

Micro is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics." Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud. CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch 
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Micro

Djangology is one of 15 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics."  Virtuoso renditions of Gypsy jazz classics feature the melodic chromatic harmonica jazz of David Naiditch, the fiery guitar lines of Gonzalo Bergara, and the unmatched 5-string banjo playing of Pat Cloud.  CDs and downloads available at http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch
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Djangology

Dixie Hoedown is a sample track from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass Harmonica."  Features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on 5-String Banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on bass.
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Dixie Hoedown

Down Yonder is a  track from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass Harmonica."  Features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on 5-String Banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on bass.
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Down Yonder

Cherokee Shuffle is a  track from David Naiditch's CD, "Bluegrass Harmonica."  Features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on 5-String Banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on bass.
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Cherokee Shuffle

Shenandoah Breakdown is one of 13 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "High Desert Bluegrass Sessions." Virtuoso renditions of bluegrass instrumentals feature David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, Christian Ward (at 15) on fiddle, and Austin Ward (at 18) on bass. CDs and downloads available at ‪http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch 
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Shenandoah Breakdown

Shanty in Old Shanty Town is one of 13 tunes from David Naiditch's CD, "High Desert Bluegrass Sessions." Virtuoso renditions of bluegrass instrumentals feature David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, Christian Ward (at 15) on fiddle, and Austin Ward (at 18) on bass. CDs and downloads available at ‪http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/DavidNaiditch 
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Shanty In Old Shanty Town

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Whiskey Before Breakfast is one of 12 tunes from David Naiditch's "Bluegrass Harmonica" CD.  Virtuoso renditions of bluegrass instrumentals feature David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica, Pat Cloud on banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on Bass.

Whiskey Before Breakfast

Blackberry Blossom is from the "Bluegrass Harmonica" CD.  Features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica with Pat Cloud on banjo, Eric Uglum on guitar, and Austin Ward on bass.  
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Blackberry Blossom

The Lovers' Waltz is from the "Bluegrass Harmonica" CD.  Features David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica with Eric Uglum on guitar and Austin Ward on bass.  
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The Lovers' Waltz

Medley of 3 bluegrass instrumentals--Texas Gales, Billy in the Lowground, and Denver Belle.  
One of 13 tunes on David's new album, "David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals."
David Naiditch on Chromatic Harmonica
Jake Workman on Guitar
Dennis Crouch on bass

David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals

Bluegrass Medley

One of 13 tunes on David's new album, "David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
David Grier on guitar
Stuart Duncan on fiddle
Dennis Crouch on bass

Beaumont Rag

David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Joscho Stephan on guitar
Rob Hardt on clarinet

Joseph Joseph

One of 13 tunes on David's new album, "David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals."  
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Jeffrey Radaich on guitar
Brian Netzley on bass

Let It Snow

One of 13 tunes on David's new album, "David Naiditch Plays Bluegrass and Swing Instrumentals."
David Naiditch on chromatic harmonica
Jake Workman on guitar and mandolin
Stuart Duncan on fiddle
Dennis Crouch on bass

Panhandle Rag

David Naiditch plays Gypsy jazz and bluegrass on the chromatic harmonica.
These sound tracks come David's 5 CDs:  
     Bluegrass in the Backwoods
     Douce Ambiance: Gypsy Jazz Classics
     Bluegrass Harmonica
     High Desert Bluegrass Sessions
     Harmonica & Guitar Duets
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