The Road to Gundagai - Alex Hutchinson- Jazz Clarinet

"Theres a track winding back
to an old fashioned shack
Along the road to Gundagai
Where the blue gums are growing,
the Murrumbidgees flowing
Beneath that sunny sky
Where my Mummy and Daddy
are waiting for me
Where the pals of my childhood
once more I will see
So no more will I roam
till Im headed right for home
On the road to Gundagai."
--
The Music and Lyrics of this classic Australian song were written by Jack O'Hagan. First published in 1922, It sold over a million copies in its first year.
In "olden times" Gundagai was the half way point between Sydney and Melbourne. The first house, the Rose Inn, was built there in 1852.
The legend of the dog sitting on the Tuckerbox, and the historical connections with the early 20th century "Dad and Dave" long running radio series, has ensured that Gundagai is deeply and comfortably ensconced in the Australian psyche.
Alex Hutchinson's bright but haunting jazz clarinet will help to preserve this great classic in a new mode.

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[dallymessengerIII]

Hi Alex

I think that it is great that we can now buy your CD songs and Tunes on iTunes. You should have had them years ago !!

[dallymessengerIII]

Reuse -this will soon be on Apple iTunes!

[johnsmessenger]

Now on iTunes !

[NickTheBluesMan1]

this is something different, there is a juxtaposition through the use of clich'e swing lines from the clarinet whilst the pianist interjected with rather flourishing heavy bebop lines. nice stuff

[skipsister]

What a Legend! x

[MrAlexhutch]

Thanks again Lester, I've just recorded a two clarinet and rhythm section album with Australian clarinet virtuoso Andy Firth and It should be out by August or September, If you wish, you can reach me on facebook or alexhutch@optusnet.com.au. Greetings neighbour from Australia. Cheers.

[lesterwyoung]

Nice one, Alex!!

[MrAlexhutch]

Would you beleive Dally that I still have actual copies of Clarinet Love Affair for sale, but I think that the days od CD retail stores are numbered, but thanks to you, all my albums are now on Apple I Tunes Email me on alexhutch@optusnet.com.au

[MrAlexhutch]

Thanks Edward for your kind remarks Cheers  Alex

[edwardconway27]

I like your style uncle, I also like the maestro Benny Goodman and Artie Shaw :) I love your music.

[MrAlexhutch]

Thanks very much for your nice compliment Rainer,

This is praise indeed from another clarinetist,