Jerry Bryant (songwriter)
Jerry Bryant is an American folksinger specializing in maritime music. In addition to performing traditional songs, he also has written songs in a traditional style. Of his original songs, The Ballad of Harbo and Samuelsen is among his best known and has been recorded by several other performers including William Pint and Felicia Dale, Forebitter, and Rick Lee (of Solomon's Seal).
Jerry Bryant | |
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Bryant performing at the Sea Music Festival in Mystic, CT in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Genres | Folk music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Instruments:
- Guitar
- Concertina
- Ukulele
- Bones
- Banjo
Recordings:
- Roast Beef of Old England, songs of the British Navy in the 19th century (companion to Patrick O'Brian's novels)
- The Ballad of Harbo and Samuelsen, traditional songs and new compositions
- Salty Dick's Uncensored Sailor Songs, traditional bawdy songs (recorded under pseudonym "Salty Dick")
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