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All that Jazz - Kid's Version
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Christian P. is our randomly selected winner of the 5-title Putumayo CD collection. Thanks everyone for your entries!
Putumayo Kids just released what's destined to be your kid's new favorite: Jazz Playground. From bebop and swing to Latin and African jazz, this multicultural CD celebrates the vibrant diversity and global influence of jazz and will get the whole family grooving. (Read on for a chance to win some Putumayo CDs.)
I've loved their Playground series since my daughter was young and would play a CD over and over and over again. We quickly realized that Putumayo CDs pleased her as well as us! It turns out that Dan Storper, founder of Putumayo, had that exact plan in mind:
With our children's series, my professional goals and responsibilities as a father of a 4-year-old son seem to merge. I'm always looking for songs that William will love and, despite playing scores of time, won't drive my wife and me crazy. Jazz Playground is filled with lots of loveable, jazzy songs that are great fun for kids but which parents not only can bear but may even press the replay button for themselves. One of the songs, Cumbamba, by Cuban-American, Jose Conde, was recorded especially for this CD after I'd heard a scratchy, early version that I thought would sound nice if re-recorded. The cross-cultural collaborations and tasteful versions of children's favorites like Sing a Song of Sixpence, Mary Had a Little Lamb and the Spiderman theme song make this a one of kind musical journey that the whole family can appreciate.Want a taste? Try this track from Oran Etkin for Little Lamb Jam. Note: you can simply listen online using the player below, or you can "right click" to download the mp3 file.
Want more? Pick up Jazz Playground, now available in our stores. Bebop, swing and all that jazz: cool tunes for global kids!
Want to win? By March 16th, enter a comment letting us know what CD you or your kids listen to incessantly, and we'll choose a random winner to receive a 5-title Putumayo package - a little something for everyone.
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We listen to lullaby versions of U2 and Nirvana songs.
03/10/2010 2:28:16 PM CST
Cocteau Twins' Heaven or Las Vegas.
All. The. Time!
03/10/2010 2:28:37 PM CST
We listen to the Wiggles, over and over and over!!! We sure could use a change:)
03/10/2010 2:28:44 PM CST
My hubby and 16 month old darling have been listening to The Deedle Deedle Dees "Freedom in a box" 5 to 6 times a day since they came to the valley a couple of months ago!!!
03/10/2010 2:29:12 PM CST
"European Playground" is AMAZING! My ten-year old son and I just love baking cookies and dancing along to the music.
03/10/2010 2:30:19 PM CST
My 5 year old listens to Miley Cyrus all the time :)
03/10/2010 2:30:52 PM CST
Putumayo never disappoints us. We've been a Putumayo family,well, ever since I got on to it. Grammas to grandkids always find their groove. Nice promo. Good luck everyone!!
03/10/2010 2:32:24 PM CST
My Girls LOVE the Ziggy Marley - Family Time album!!!! Also, Laurie Berkner Band is always a favorite too!
03/10/2010 2:35:35 PM CST
My son (along with my wife and I) loves to listen to "These Friends of Mine" by Rosie Thomas, featuring Sufjan Stevens and Denison Witmer.
03/10/2010 2:39:29 PM CST
We love all music but currently we're listening to Laurie Berkner and Barney. Yes, Barney....everyday! Oh, my!
03/10/2010 2:39:43 PM CST
My grandson Stephen and I constantly listen to what is actually a homemade CD developed by our Primary School Music Teacher, Sister Liz Macdonald. This musical delight contains all the children's song numbers taught to Primary classes of all ages, approved by the church. They are simply wonderful tunes, such as "Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam". Many of these songs have hand and body actions that go along with each verse. Sincerely, Jane Ryan, "Grandma Jane"
03/10/2010 2:40:52 PM CST
My toddler daughter loves a wide variety of music, but her faves are Johnny Cash and the Beatles. Her good taste makes my ears happy!
03/10/2010 2:41:08 PM CST
my middle son and myself addore enigma,, their songs are church sounds, indian chants, pan pipes all in one, their music makes us both feel close to the earth and our soles feel de stressed. my son is 22 and i am 43.
03/10/2010 2:41:35 PM CST
We listen to the new Verve Pipe family CD - nothing beats singing about cereal at the top of your lungs!
03/10/2010 2:41:40 PM CST
To a local musician, Christy Simpson - here DVD is Mud Pies and Sweet Dreams. They hop to the Magic Muffin Dance.
03/10/2010 2:43:03 PM CST
Toby Mac
03/10/2010 2:43:13 PM CST
Nerissa & Katryna's Nields' "Rock All Day".
03/10/2010 2:46:54 PM CST
I recently discovered Zee Avi, who is an upcoming artist from Malaysia. She has a blues/jazzy feel to her, and I listen to her debut CD practically every day!
03/10/2010 2:47:15 PM CST
My 8 month old LOVES the "Oh Brother, Where Art Though" soundtrack!!
03/10/2010 2:47:15 PM CST
I'm not sure we listen to any one thing incessantly but probably the closest we come is They Might Be Giants' "ABC's" and "123's."
03/10/2010 2:47:35 PM CST
My daughter's favorite CD is the "Pinkalicious" soundtrack which was created from the book. Lots of fun and she can sing all the words :)
03/10/2010 2:48:37 PM CST
We listen to Barenaked Ladies "Snacktime" constantly. The alphabet song is the best.
03/10/2010 2:49:43 PM CST
The CD from the Movie Hairspray is our most popular. The kids love it and listen to it nonstop and love to sing along.
03/10/2010 2:52:05 PM CST
We love Red Grammar's CDs - Teaching Peace and Hello World.
03/10/2010 2:53:33 PM CST
steve songs...marvelous day...even I love it!
03/10/2010 2:54:03 PM CST