These Are the Roots

Editorial Reviews
Stu Weaver, WFCF-FM, FL
No one else in contemporary folk is as adept at writing emotionally charged lyrics, let alone performing them with as achingly beautiful a voice.

Bob Allen, WIAA-FM, MI
In an industry rife with hype, she cuts through the clutter with stunning simplicity.

Album Description
Contemporary Folk

These Are the Roots

Who Are These Masked Men?
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    Texas Mavericks
    Manufacturer: New Rose
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000001Q50
    Release Date: 1994-06-14

    Tracks:

    1. I Fought the Law
    2. Rock and Roll Ruby
    3. Just Let Her Go
    4. One More Time
    5. Brown Eyed Girl
    6. Hillbilly Soul-Mind and a Rockabilly
    7. Loven You Best
    8. Redneck Rock
    9. Sister Terry
    10. Mother-In-Law Blues
    These Are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • Great playing pushes this well beyond the level of a curiousity
    		 These Are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly
    Clifford Jordan
    Manufacturer: Koch Records
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00000G4SF
    Release Date: 1999-01-19

    Tracks:

    1. Dick's Holler
    2. Silver City Bound
    3. Take This Hammer
    4. Black Betty
    5. The Highest Mountain
    6. Goodnight Irene
    7. De Gray Goose
    8. Black Girl
    9. Jolly O The Ransom
    10. Yellow Gal

    Amazon.com

    With all the attention accorded the great Huddie Ledbetter (a.k.a. Leadbelly) since the mid-'80s, how could a recording like this 1965-66 tribute from underaccorded tenor saxophonist Clifford Jordan have stayed in the vaults? Jordan unfolds nine Leadbelly tunes, all of them richly arranged for jazz rhythm section (sometimes with pianist Cedar Walton, sometimes with banjoist Chuck Wayne) and a strong frontline of trombonist Julian Priester, trumpeter Roy Burrowes, and Jordan. "Take This Hammer" is played as a sultry swing powerhouse, sung by Sandra Douglass and riffed to the hilt by the brass players. Similarly, "De Gray Goose," made into magic by Sweet Honey in the Rock on the Folkways: A Vision Shared tribute to Leadbelly and Woody Guthrie, is a minor-key hard-bop gem--powered by the banjo, almost nonexistent in mid-'60s jazz. All the bluesiness of Leadbelly's originals is maintained, with horn solos that easily square with the best Jazz Messengers frontlines of the day. And to hear Sandra Douglass sing "Black Girl," made attractive in the early '90s by Nirvana on their Unplugged in New York, is to hear the best in folk-blues execution, a true display of genius. Shame on all interested parties for not reissuing this stunner while Clifford Jordan was alive, for it shows what his big band CD hinted: he was a top-notch genius. --Andrew Bartlett

    Customer Reviews:

    4 out of 5 stars Great playing pushes this well beyond the level of a curiousity.......2006-04-11

    I was initially attracted to this album since I am fan of both Leadbelly and Clifford Jordan. But after spending some time with this, I'm not exactly how sure how much this has to do with Leadbelly specifically, although some of his melodies transfer fluently into a jazz setting. Instead this seems to be an excuse for Clifford Jordan to really get into the blues, which he does very well. His huge tenor tone consistently sounds uplifting and enjoyable on these 10 tracks, and he is backed by a superb rhythm section, which includes Richard Davis, Al Heath, and Cedar Walton. Roy Burrowes (who played with Ellington) on trumpet and Julian Priester (who played with just about everyone) on trombone, give many of the choruses a tonal complexity that sometimes made me feel I was listening to a much larger big band outing. But then what really sets this recording apart is the vocals (unfortanetely on only two tracks) by a singer named Sandra Douglass. I can find no information on this evocative singer on Allmusic or elsewhere, but honestly if Clifford Jordan had gotten Etta James or Dinah Washington to sing instead, I'm not sure if this these tracks could have been improved. She puts a ton of emotion into these tunes and I hope that her singing is digitally preserved elsewhere.

    These musicians - certainly some of the greatest jazz musicians ever - push this CD beyond the level of a gimmick or curiousity. I'd recommend this to anyone with an interest in soulful hard bop, especially if they appreciate Leadbelly, one of the greatest blues singers and songwriters.
    These Are the Roots
    Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    • A welcome relief
    • What a great find!
    • Try it! You'll like it!
    • Just great
    • A CD that's well worth the wait!
    		 These Are the Roots
    Diane Zeigler
    Manufacturer: Dianezeigler.com
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B00004W5OL
    Release Date: 2000-05-17

    Tracks:

    1. What You've Always Known
    2. These Are the Roots
    3. The Winter Sun
    4. I Know My Baby's Cry
    5. Holy Ground
    6. The Legend of Enoch Arden
    7. Forgiveness
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    9. In the Name of Love
    10. This Too Shall Pass
    11. You Were Welcome Here
    12. Listen to the Timber Fall
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    14. Jack's Belted Galloways

    Album Description

    Contemporary Folk

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars A welcome relief.......2003-12-19

    What a unique talent!! I had been jonesing for more DZ since "Honeybee" and got this CD at the same time as "Paintbrush". Both are terrific, but this one is a MUST BUY. I am competely stuck on the cuts "These Are The Roots" and "Listen To The Timber Fall". DZ's voice sounds even better with Barry Stockwell's harmonies, and the way the electric guitars take off on "Timber" is the reason CD players come with "repeat" buttons. DZ is never precious, always smart and accessible, and infinitely listenable. This release is made rich with (gulp) accordian, pump organ, mandolin, and a variety of backing vocals (but Stockwell's is best). Listen to "...Roots" and "...Timber" and tell me I am wrong. Better yet, buy this CD and discover your own favorites.

    5 out of 5 stars What a great find!.......2002-08-12

    I luckily stumbled on this just browsing the internet.
    Diane Zeigler has a talent for writing songs and a very beautiful voice. Her lyrics somewhat remind me of singer/songwriter Lynn Miles in that they are very poetic and uncontrived. I personally love Diane's "Winter Sun" cut. This song, alone, was the clincher for me. This is a CD you don't want to pass up!

    5 out of 5 stars Try it! You'll like it!.......2001-08-24

    Diane Z. had to take breaks from touring after each of her two CDs-first, she had a baby, then, after this CD, she had to have hand surgery-it's too bad, because she is great live, and these CDs, especially "These Are the Roots" need to be heard-"The Legend of Enoch Arden" is enough to make the purchase worth it!

    5 out of 5 stars Just great.......2000-08-22

    It's really hard to believe that this CD is an independent release. The production is superb, the musicianship outstanding and the songs are wonderful. After a nearly 5 year "maternity leave" Diane Zeigler has returned better than ever. "These Are The Roots" showcases her incredible voice and her songwriting expertise. Drawing from personal experiences and observations, the CD is a collection of heartfelt songs which will be right at home with your collection of big name folk singers. In a perfect world and with a bit of luck, Diane Zeigler would be as big a folk music name as there is.

    5 out of 5 stars A CD that's well worth the wait!.......2000-08-18

    In the five years since "Sting of the Honeybee" was released, those of us who work in folk radio often wondered what Diane Zeigler was doing. The answer is: she was honing her considerable skills in preparation for "These Are The Roots", her new CD. This is easily the finest collection of performances by any one in contemporary folk for the last few years. Her talent for writing sometimes haunting and always thought-provoking songs is surpassed only by her ability to use her uniquely expressive voice to bring those same songs to a level no other performer could. If you buy only one album this year, this should be the one. Let's all hope that Diane doesn't make us wait five years for her next album!
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      Release Date: 2004-02-24

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      5. Sea of Change
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        2. Alpha & Omega
        3. Cen-tro: So Amazing
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        Album Description

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          		Original Rockers

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          GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
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          Release Date: 2001-02-06
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            Various Artists
            Manufacturer: Black Mind Records
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | International | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Reggae | International | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0007GIZXG
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            Tracks:

            1. Interlude
            2. Rasta Living
            3. My Liberty
            4. Manna from Zion
            5. Get the Job Done
            6. From Start
            7. True
            8. Nah Give Up
            9. Bare Rush
            10. Princess of the Rainbow
            11. Baby Be Mine
            12. That Man
            13. Play Those Games
            14. Prophecy
            15. Black Man
            16. Roots Music
            17. Behold
            18. Highest Grade
            19. If Loving Jah Is Wrong
            20. Last War
            21. Instrumental
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              		Dirty & Hairy

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              ProductGroup: Music
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              Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000CAJTLE
              Release Date: 2004-05-04
              Brothers & Others
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                		Brothers & Others

                Manufacturer: Bros. Lowe
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Folk | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000CA45I6
                Release Date: 2003-10-14

                Tracks:

                1. Nobody Told Me
                2. Crazy In Love
                3. A Man I Never Knew
                4. Roseville Reel
                5. Share It With You
                6. I've Been Wandering
                7. A Young Man In Texas
                8. All Along the Blue Ridge
                9. Meet Me in the Valley
                10. Fishing Big Run
                11. Troubadour's Lullaby
                12. One Day
                13. Muley
                These Are My Roots: Clifford Jordan Plays Leadbelly
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                  Clifford Jordan
                  Manufacturer: Collectables
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

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                  ASIN: B0002XEE5W
                  Release Date: 2004-10-12

                  Tracks:

                  1. Dick's Holler
                  2. Silver City Bound
                  3. Take This Hammer
                  4. Black Betty
                  5. Highest Mountain
                  6. Goodnight Irene
                  7. De Gray Goose
                  8. Black Girl
                  9. Jolly O' the Ransom
                  10. Yellow Gal

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