William Kimber Second Edition released

[Dan Worrall]

All,

 

Thanks to publisher Gary Coover of Rollston Press, and my co-author Jarrett Branch, a much expanded and completely rewritten second edition of The Anglo Concertina Music of William Kimber (originally published in 2005) is now for sale on Amazon, and in the future, at brick and mortar outlets. The layout is similar to that of last year's Chris Droney and the Tradition of the Concertina in North Clare: an extensive biography, a detailed music analysis with tutorial, and then transcriptions of all his recorded tunes - both Morris and social dance. Andy Turner (musician for the Headington Quarry Morris Dancers) has contributed a Foreword. And there are QR codes linking to audios on YouTube of both Kimber's playing and of the transcriptions themselves. More details are available in the attached pdf. 

 

Jarrett and I hope you enjoy it; it is out just in time for both Christmas and for the 125th anniversary of the famous Boxing Day meeting of Cecil Sharp and the Headington Quarry Morris dancers in the snow at Sandfield Cottage! Of particular interest to Forum readers may be the analysis of his playing techniques on the two-row Anglo, and in particular of his unusual chord choices, something which has been a topic on this Forum in past years. 

 

All the best,

Dan Worrall

 

Kimber Book Summary.pdf

Edited November 5, 2024 by Dan Worrall

[Shayfogs]

Congratulations on your new opus. 

Where can I get it?

Regards

Shay

[gcoover]

It currently available from Red Cow Music in the UK, and it is also available on Amazon. 

 

Only paperback so far, Kindle perhaps later.

 

If you have the first spiral-bound book from 2005, this one is completely different and expanded to 339 pages (from the original 85), and includes an extensive history of Headington Quarry, notes and tablature for all of Kimber's recorded works, QR codes, and Dan's excellent analysis of how to "Kimberize" any tune. Without a doubt, the definitive history of one of England's most influential musicians and concertina players.

 

Gary

Edited November 5, 2024 by gcoover

[Torres Strait Anglo]

This is quite frustrating, as Amazon flatly refuses to deliver to my postcode.

There was an era in my life when I dreamed of my problems being as simple as: "Amazon hates me".

I'll work something out, it'll just take longer for the book to turn up.

[Steve Morrison]

"The Anglo Concertina Music of William Kimber" Available now at Red Cow Music

https://redcowmusic.co.uk/product/the-anglo-concertina-music-of-william-kimber/

Edited November 8, 2024 by Steve Morrison

[Dan Worrall]

Maybe send Gary Coover a message via his rollstonpress.com website. You both seem to live on Pacific islands, so maybe he could pop one in the mail? 

[gtotani]

I have got my copy from Amazon.co.jp!

 

Congratulations and many thanks,Dan and Gary!

 

 

Totani

[Dan Worrall]

That's great, gtotani! I hope you enjoy it.

[djangojessie]

William Kimber 2nd Edition and New English Session Tunes and other books will be available in Australia and can be purchased through The Concertina Shop

www.concertinashop.com.au

Please mention this forum so we can make a donation from any sales

Thank you

P.J.