Tunezies: Vol. 1
“Tunezies: Vol 1”
Get ready to embark on a musical adventure with Tunezies: Vol 1.
Tunezies: Vol 1 marks the joyful beginning of a bold new musical world created by award-winning artist, educator, and mom Jesse Palter. As the first release in an original early music education curriculum, Tunezies: Vol 1 nurtures not only foundational musical skills, but also emotional awareness, creativity, and self-expression—all through the lens of music education and imaginative play.
This first edition is your family’s invitation into the colorful, playful world of Tunezies . Each track opens a different doorway — sometimes silly, sometimes groovy, always musical — offering little listeners a chance to sing, play, move, and dream along the way.
This is just the start of the Tunezies journey: a sampler of sounds, stories, and characters that will continue to grow and unfold with every new volume. Together, these songs become the soundtrack of your child’s development — a playful backdrop for connection, discovery, and lasting family memories.
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When I showed up to my very first Tunezies class, thinking it was just a one-off gig, I was surprised to discover that the songs "the kids" want to hear are the same ol' tunes that have been loved by families for centuries.
Growing up singing, dissecting, and interpreting the Great American Songbook, I know my way around a standard. My experience performing and touring with jazz ensembles has given me a deep appreciation for these classics. So, when I started thinking about children's songs as standards, I felt inspired to compose my own.
Writing my own curriculum and putting my artistic stamp on every facet of Tunezies has been incredibly fulfilling. As a mother, in addition to a songwriter, I feel a strong calling and responsibility to nurture this space. Our original curriculum and songs make Tunezies a unique musical realm, and I'm so grateful and honored to have received a Jazz Road Creative grant from South Arts to record this music.
In November 2023, I headed to New Orleans with a dream team of musicians to bring to life our very first original Tunezies songs—the same ones you’ve come to know and love in your classes. Produced by Jon Cowherd (Joni Mitchell, Brandi Carlile, Emmylou Harris, Norah Jones, Chaka Khan...), and featuring Jon on keyboards, Herlin Riley on drums, Roland Guerin on bass, Brian Seeger on guitar, with special guests Joel Frahm on saxophone and Matt Chamberlain on percussion, "Tunezies Volume 1" is designed to be the soundtrack to your family's lives.
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