Ed Reavy
1898-1988
played worldwide. Here are some classic recordings from the 1970's featuring some
very fine players.
Ed Reavy's Playing:
Hornpipe: BRIGID OF KNOCK
Mick Moloney: The next tune is Brigid of Knock...
Ed Reavy: Well, that's my wife..Brigid of Knock..she's very fond of the music too...
This recording presents the music of Ed Reavy, one of the most important composers
of Irish music in this century. Since he started composing in Philadelphia in the 1930's,
his music has spread far and wide, both to other parts of America and to Ireland,
where many of his tunes have become part of the staple repertoire of most traditional musicians.
from the liner notes..
From the recording : The Music of Ed Reavy
available from
ROUNDER RECORDS
This recording is made available here with permission of Rounder Records
More Reavy Tunes
as played by Liz Carroll, Brendan Mulvihill, Martin Mulvihill,
Paddy Cronin, Eugene O'Donnell,and more!