Masters of French-Canadian Music, Vol 1 (1979) Joseph Allard CD

"This item is part of the Folkways archives.  The original liner notes from the LP are included."

Joseph Allard, called "Prince of the Fiddlers," was born near Montréal in 1873 and learned the rudiments of his art from his father, also a brilliant fiddler. Allard's "light and supple bowing, coupled with matchless fingering" won him honors and fame, and he recorded the spirited sides presented here between 1928 and 1933.

Tracks
1. Reel du Pecheur - Fisherman's Reel - 2:49
2. Quadrille de Chez-Nous - Our House Quadrille - 2:51
3. Marche Sir Wilfrid Laurier - Sir Wilfrid Laurier March - 2:59
4. Jigue Canadienne - Canadian Jig - 2:50
5. Reel de Chateauguay - Chateauguay Reel - 2:56
6. Valse du Coq - Rooster Waltz - 2:58
7. Quadrille Indien - Indian Quadrille - 2:51
8. Reel de Mme. Renault - Mrs. Renault's Reel - 2:59
9. Reel des Sucres - Reel of Sweets - 2:47
10. Valse des Roses - Rose Waltz - 2:55
11. Le Reel de la Tuque Bleue - Blue Cap Reel - 3:04
12. Quadrille Francais - French Quadrille - 2:53
13. Reel de Jacques-Cartier - Jacques-Cartier's Reel - 2:57
14. Reel du Pont - The Bridge Reel - 2:55