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Title:	Alpen Spielers
Artist:	Betty Jo Simon (accordion & vocals), Steve Patke (clarinet, tenor saxophone & flute), Paul Rodabaugh (tuba), Tony Swischer (trumpet) and Kent Rausch (drums).
Supplied by:	Betty Jo Simon
Review date:	August 17th 2001
Tracks:	1. Liechtensteiner Polka 2. Wunderbar Medley 3. Two Hearts Beat in 3/4 time 4. Mack the Knife 5. Wind Song 6. Schwarzenberger Polka 7. Do Re Mi 8. Schutzenliesl Polka 9. Rosmarie 10. Chicken dance 11. Pigalle 12. Capri Fischer 13. Auf, ins Werdenfelser Land

Betty Jo Simon and her group, which includes, trumpet, tuba, drums, flute, tenor sax and clarinet, play on this recording what is called "peoples accordion music". They offer a variety of styles - from oom-pa-pa to jazzy swing - quite a delightful compilation of popular and well known tunes suitable for parties and dances. Betty Jo shows good musicianship in her playing. She has chosen correct tempos for these tunes - so often people don't have the right tempo's. Technically, her runs are clean and sharp, no sloppiness. Overall, it's neat playing.