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12 tracks | 30 minutes
Released Apr 2004
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:56 Dance on One Leg lyrics BUY MP3 01:56 Dance on One Leg lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:56 Dance on One Leg
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:30 The Ballerina and the Flower lyrics BUY MP3 02:30 The Ballerina and the Flower lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:30 The Ballerina and the Flower
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 03:48 Three-Letter Words lyrics BUY MP3 03:48 Three-Letter Words lyrics "GIFT MP3" 03:48 Three-Letter Words
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:40 Sneaky Sam lyrics BUY MP3 01:40 Sneaky Sam lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:40 Sneaky Sam
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:49 I Don't Know lyrics BUY MP3 01:49 I Don't Know lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:49 I Don't Know
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:03 The Middle-Sized March lyrics BUY MP3 02:03 The Middle-Sized March lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:03 The Middle-Sized March
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:52 Robot Farm lyrics BUY MP3 02:52 Robot Farm lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:52 Robot Farm
- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 01:36 All is Well lyrics BUY MP3 01:36 All is Well lyrics "GIFT MP3" 01:36 All is Well
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- sample lyrics "DOWNLOAD" 02:06 Running in Place lyrics BUY MP3 02:06 Running in Place lyrics "GIFT MP3" 02:06 Running in Place
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Inspired by the likes of the Talking Heads, Led Zeppelin, Devo, Dr. Seuss, Thelonious Monk, and even the Ramones, Big Jeff and his crew of skilled, versatile musicians deliver fun, movement-oriented songs that both entertain and educate.
Bio / Background
Six-and-a-half foot tall children's singer-songwriter "Big Jeff" DeSmedt first laid hands on a guitar at the age of six. An early interest in American folk music and the Beatles led to progressive rock and modern jazz; and as a member of the New Jersey Folk Project, Big Jeff added Irish folk music, country, and Dixieland to his repertoire. He began writing songs for his daughter Molly when she was 2 years old, and he started playing for children nearly 10 years ago at the New Jersey daycare center where he worked as an aide and school bus driver. As his popularity grew, he transitioned into a full-time career as a children's musician, performing at numerous venues throughout New Jersey and the greater New York metropolitan area.
Already the author of several classic day care tunes, including "Big Pterodactyl in the Sky" and "The Orange Song," Big Jeff remains a prolific songwriter with a diverse catalog.
↓ more ↓The new release, Big Jeff and His Middle-Sized Band, introduces a playful rock edge, while his earlier CDs -- Big Jeff I, Big Jeff II, and Big Jeff's Halloween Routine -- are more country and folk influenced.
Big Jeff's experience as a childcare professional and parent ensures that his shows are packed with fun, movement-oriented songs that both entertain and educate. And Big Jeff's Middle-Sized Band -- which features Mark Rufino, aka "The World's Happiest Bass Player"; Dave "Mr. Kleiner" Kleiner, lead guitarist and third-grade teacher; and drummer and educator "Cool Ken" Serio -- is a group of seasoned and versatile musicians that is able to not only explore rock and roll with power and grace, but also to delve into a bit of funk, reggae, ska, blues, and doo-wop.
In addition to performing regularly at over two dozen schools and daycare centers, Big Jeff performs both solo and with the Middle-Sized Band at numerous festivals, benefits, park concerts, libraries, and other public venues, including the Hoboken Arts and Music Festival and the Morristown Fall Festival and Street Fair. An active member of the Children's Entertainment Association and the New Jersey Folk Project, Big Jeff has released four children's music CDs and a concert DVD.
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