Jenny Blackadder was born and raised in Christchurch New Zealand, and started her musical life at the age of 8 playing the Ukulele, soon followed by the Guitar.When she was 22 she was given an old Banjo and was determined to master it as she loved its happy sound.
She started playing Traditional Old Time Banjo then switched and formed a Jazz band, and went on playing Dixieland and Trad Jazz for a few years.Jenny also started playing the Pedal Steel Guitar and enjoyed playing both of these instruments in a country band.
Her rise into the top list of Country Entertainers in NZ began in 1979 at the South Island Country Music Awards in Christchurch where she took out 4 awards including The “South Island Overall Country Music Artist” and “The Most outstanding Country Music Artist of the year.”
The Banjo Favourites CD has a variety of different types of music and styles. Jenny pays tribute to her talented musicians on this recording. Bob Heinz (guitarist) has played a major role in bringing Jenny’s music to life and has been an incredible music arranger for all of her recordings. Bob Heinz, Doug Petrie, Jim Lange, Kevin Taylor and Barry Brinson have all played on all of her recordings since 1981.
1 El Paso
2 San Antonio Rose
3 Lotus Eaters Theme
4 Missouri Waltz
5 Ghost Riders In The Sky
6 Whispering Hope
7 Banjo Boogie
8 Old Man River
9 Duelling Banjos
10 Carolina Moon
11 Prairie Banjo
12 Lonely Street
13 Old Rugged Cross
14 Bonanza Medley
15 Wheels
16 Amazing Grace
17 Bridal Hanging On The Wall
18 Bonaparts Retreat
19a Country Medley: Blue Tail Fly
19b Country Medley: Skip To My Lou
19c Country Medley: Deep in the Heart of Texas
20 How Great Thou Art
Special Bonus Tracks (Jenny playing pedal steel)
21 Mansion On The Hill
22 Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain