SEAN ARDOIN & ZYDEKOOL
Pullin' (Tomorrow)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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If there's a royal family in the world of Louisiana music, it must be Ardoin. Since Amede Ardoin (Sean Ardoin's great-great uncle) made the first recording of Creole accordion in the 1920s, the family has carried on in the front ranks of the scene, from grandfather Bois Sec Ardoin's traditional performances with his partner Canray Fontenot, through father Lawrence and his band The Ardoin Brothers and on to Sean's partnership with brother Chris in Chris Ardoin & Double Clutchin'.

Sean Ardoin has taken his single row button accordion, his joyful voice and his dynamic stage presence to the front of a new group now. ZydeKool brings pop and funk elements into the Creole tradition that Sean still pays tribute to, and creates a brand of zydeco that will satisfy the aficionado and appeal to fans of more contemporary dance styles as well.

This is the next logical step past the late Beau Jocque, a step forward for zydeco that will have dancers getting in step from coast to coast.

Track List:

Pullin' * ZydeKool Rollin' * Shut 'Em Down * Mama * Forget About It * New School/Old School * Creole Girl * Not A Booty Call * Two Fingers In The Air * Whoa * I Feel Alright * Ooh Ooh * Do It * Freaky Deaky * Brother-In-Law

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