v/a - A Child's Album 3CD

3cd set that features a marvelous collection of musical folk artists doing material especially chosen for children. Disc one features some of the most noted children's artists in the folk world doing children's holiday songs. Artists like Bill Staines, Tom Paxton, Ella Jenkins, John McKutcheon and more make this a Christmas album for all ages. Disc 2 features noted ragtime instrumental guitarist Dave Van Ronk, who takes on Prokofiev's classic "Peter and The Wolf" in best jug band style, a classic itself. Nicknamed the Mayor of MacDougal Street, Van Ronk is a key figure in the American Folk Music centered in New York City's Greenwich Village, mentoring and inspiring artists such as Bob Dylan, Phil Ochs, and Joni Mitchell. Noted for his eclecticism, he made headway in genres like folk, ragtime,blues, jug band, gospel, rock, New Orleans jazz and swing.Especially revered are his takes on the St Louis Tickle and Scott Joplin's Maple Leaf Rag. He received a lifetime achievement award from ASCAP. Disc 3 features Josh White Jr., revered folk bluesman, with Fans all over the world. AllThe Children is his first and only children's album, performed with children's artist Ron Coden. Beautifully packaged with paintings by famous children's artist Trina Shaarf Hyman, All The Children is a must for kids and fans alike.