Uploaded August 2017 | Updated September 2026, 14 hours ago

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I'se a Muggin (Free download @ chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com/)
KEY: D
TEMPO: 170bpm
STRUCTURE: Count-in intro, four choruses
COMPOSER: Stuff Smith 1936

This is an odd one. Although written and performed by Stuff Smith and the Onyx Club Boys, Smith's version has NO violin on it! However, it was recorded by Grappelli & Reinhardt with violin and in the key of D.

Grappelli Reinhardt version 1936
youtube.com/watch?v=zb5mC-MToAI

I've also published the original Stuff Smith Eb version backing track here
youtu.be/liNl4zN32WE

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There are plenty of jazz backing tracks for guitar out there but not so many with a gypsy jazz sound aimed at violin players. Of course, these backing tracks can also be used for guitar, mandolin, flute etc.

ALL THESE TRACKS are available as digital downloads (in lots of different audio formats) from my BANDCAMP SITE at http://www.chastewviolinmusic.bandcamp.com. All free (but you can make a donation if you are feeling generous ;-)

Also, if you need these tracks at different tempos or in different keys, with more choruses etc., drop me a line at chastew2016@gmail.com and I can customise a track for you for a paltry $5 a track.
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