Rest in Peace Alan Jabbour

robert schuler
robert schuler
@robert-schuler
7 years ago
252 posts
Strange coincidence. But I've been playing Over the Waterfall, for the last week. A Henry Reed tune popularized by Alan. I hope there will always be young people coming along as Alan did in the sixties. To keep the music alive .. Robert.
Robin Thompson
Robin Thompson
@robin-thompson
7 years ago
1,415 posts

The Henry Reed repertoire is treasure! 

Though I never really got the B part of Poplar Pole nailed down, I love the tune. 

http://fotmd.com/robin-thompson/youtube/976/poplar-pole-lap-dulcimer-played-in-noter-drone-style-and-guitar

Ken Longfield
Ken Longfield
@ken-longfield
7 years ago
1,073 posts

Lisa, your impression of Alan is correct. His contribution to preserving and disseminating folk music; especially fiddle tunes, is tremendous. We owe him a great debt of gratitude for his hard and enduring work in this field. He will missed by family, friends, and colleagues. Rest in peace, Alan.

Ken

"The dulcimer sings a sweet song."

Strumelia
Strumelia
@strumelia
7 years ago
2,248 posts

Alan was not only a wonderful fiddler, but he helped to preserve and bring deserved attention to the rich tune repertoire of Henry Reed.  From watching him at a music camp, my impression was that Alan was not only a fine musician, but a real gentleman as well.




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