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Flaco Jimenez

Leonardo "Flaco" Jiménez is a master accordionist who has taken the dance music of his birthplace, San Antonio, Texas, to people around the globe. He was one of the first conjunto musicians to record with a rock band, and has since recirded with Ry Cooder, Dwight Yoakam, Buck Owens and his Tex-Mex/rock band, The Texas Tornados, among others. Flaco won a Grammy in 1987 for his Arhoolie Records release, "Ay Te Dejo En San Antonio."

Tex-Mex Accordion

Flaco Jimenez, Tim Alexander

Flaco Jimenez and Tim Alexander show you how to play the main dance forms of this lively music from the border country in note-for-note detail on G-C-F three-row accordions. Even complete beginners will soon master these popular tunes: "La Napolera," "La Piedrera," "Atotonilco," "Viva Seguin," "La Tuna," "La Paloma" and "Flor Marchita." You'll learn the importance of grace notes ... Read More

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Tex-Mex Accordion Practice Session

Tim Alexander, Flaco Jimenez

Tim Alexander and Max Baca play eleven Tex-Mex tunes--five from the DVD plus six more--so you can practice along with them. Each song is played slowed-down, then up-to-speed: The accordion lead is on one channel and the accompaniment on the other so you can choose your part for in-depth study. Songs: La Napolera, La Tuna, Flor Marchita, Viva Sequin, Amor ... Read More