Seven Videos Of "Li'l Liza Jane" (Little Liza Jane)

Edited by Azizi Powell

This is Part II of a two part series on the song "Li'l Liza Jane"(also given as "Little Liza Jane"). This post presents showcases seven YouTube videos of "Li'l Liza Jane".

Click http://pancocojams.blogspot.com/2014/02/five-examples-of-song-lyrics-for-lil.html for Part I of this series. That post provides information about "Li'l Liza Jane" and presents five text examples (lyrics)for that song.

These two posts showcase only a small sample of the renditions of this song as sung by and performed by African Americans since the huge family of "L'l Liza Jane" songs originated with African Americans. Multiple versions of a song are presented not to rank which one is best, but to experience different interpretations of the same song.

There are numerous versions of "Li'l Liza Jane". New two lined rhyming verses for this song are improvised every day and/or floating verses from other old time songs are combined to make new renditions of "Little Liza Jane". Also, additional instrumental renditions of this song are performed and recorded daily.

The content of this post is presented for historical, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.

All copyrights remain with their owners.

Thanks to these featured performers of this song and thanks to the publishers of these examples on YouTube.

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FEATURED EXAMPLES
These examples are presented in chronological order based on their posting dates with the oldest dated examples given first.

Multiple versions of a song are presented not to rank which one is best, but to showcase some of the different interpretations artists have given of this song.

Example #1: Chuck Perkins - Lil Liza Jane



iching64 Uploaded on Oct 27, 2009
More at: http://www.ChuckPerkinsVoices.com
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This is a New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian version of "Li'l Liza Jane". My partial transcription of the lyrics can be found in Part I of this pancocojams series.

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Example #2: Kermit Ruffins Li'l Liza Jane DEC 29 2009 New Orleans



BiGGMIKE429, Uploaded on Dec 31, 2009

Kermit Ruffins, Li'l Liza Jane ... A visit to New Orleans would not be complete without seeing Kermit. What a Cool Ass Smooth Ass Brother, My Homie ,, He told me Man,,, you got me on video, but I'm gonna let you slide this time,, lol ,, He said you got the whole show,,!! but what I say is You have to see him yourself in person. Google his name to purchase his Music, a must have for your collection.
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This video is presented without any transcription.

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Example #3: Huey Piano Smith & the Clowns - Little Liza Jane



delwoodjef, Uploaded on Aug 7, 2010

Let's kick the tempo up a lot with Huey Piano Smith & the Clowns and "Little Liza Jane." This one really ROCKS. Enjoy!
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The lyrics to this song can be found in Part I of this pancocojams series.

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Example #4: Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Little Liza Jane (2004)



postmaster1, Uploaded on Oct 21, 2010

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Example #5: Nina Simone- Little Liza Jane



Achiko Kinkladze, Uploaded on May 5, 2011
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The lyrics to this song can be found in Part I of this pancocojams series.

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Example #6: White Eagles Mardi Gras Indians: Little Liza Jane, camera A (1982)



AlanLomaxArchive, Uploaded on Nov 15, 2011

Big Chief Jake Millon and the White Eagles Mardi Gras Indians rehearse "Little Liza Jane" at Darrell's Lounge, 7th Ward, New Orleans. Shot by Alan Lomax and crew, May 1982...
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This video is presented without any transcription.

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Example #7: Wynton Marsalis - Lil Liza Jane



Austin Casey, Published on Jan 6, 2013

Wynton Marsalis Tentet live at Dizzy's Club Coca Cola Dec. 31st 2012
Wynton Marsalis - Trumpet
Jon Erik Kellso - Trumpet
Victor Goines - Clarinet,
Andy Stein - Alto Saxophone, Violin
Chris Crenshaw - Trombone, Vocals
Vince Giordano - Bass Saxophone, Tuba, Tenor Guitar, Vocals
Ken Salvo - Banjo, Tenor Guitar
Dan Nimmer - Piano
Carlos Henriquez - Bass
Ali Jackson - Drums
Ricky "Dirty Red" Gordon - Washboard, Percussion
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In this version, the only lines that are sung are "Oh Eliza, Little Liza Jane"."

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BONUS VIDEO
Example #8: The Preservation Hall Jazz Band "Little Liza Jane" @ Bonnaroo 2013



steve holmes, Published on Jun 19, 2013

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band "Little Liza Jane" @ That Tent Bonnaroo 2013
http://www.preservationhall.com/band/
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The lyrics for this version of "Little Liza Jane" are given as part of the video's summary statement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMli70II9F8

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