JIGZUP

JIGZUP is Schroer’s first CD of original music, released in the fall of 1993.

It is half of a double project (the other half is WHIRLED). These two albums were recorded together, but released separately. JIGZUP is a collection of original reels, jigs and waltzes, done up with plenty of creative and tasty production. WHIRLED concentrated on wilder multi-metered material, sonic landscapes, and a perspective that was more ‘World music’ than the traditionally based ‘JIGZUP’.

However, if JIGZUP was based in tradition, it was also forward thinking. “What if Don Messer had collaborated with the Beatles…” It was designed as a fiddle album for non-fiddlers – ie, lots of interesting arrangements, different flavours, a rich feast of beautiful and lyrical melodies and musical surprises.

A few months after its release, it was nominated for a Juno in the Roots & Traditional category. This served as a springboard for starting up the band Stewed Tomatoes.

The album continues to be a favourite with music fans everywhere.