Ricky Jay Plays Poker compiles gamblin' tunes

Out Nov. 28, this set is a tribute to card sharp, illusionist, actor, author Ricky Jay.

Details:

21 songs of hustlers, reprobates, blacklegs, scallywags and the passions and pleasures of the game. The deluxe gift box also includes a bonus dvd starring Ricky Jay performing some unbelievable deception at the card table, a 72 page color book with an in-depth essay written by Jay and beautiful reproductions from his incredible collection of art and memorabilia and – if all that weren’t enough – a custom poker pack from the U. S. Playing Card Company.

Here's the track list:

1. Darktown Poker Club - Phil Harris
2. Ramblin' Gamblin' Willie - Bob Dylan
3. Turn The Cards Slowly - Patsy Cline
4. Five Card Stud - Lorne Green
5. Don't Turn The Card - Memphis Minnie
6. Politics & Poker - Howard Da Silva
7. Ace In The Hold - Anita O'day
8. Little Queen Of Spades - Robert Johnson
9. Etienne Gonna Die - Saint Etienne
10. Mr. Mudd & Mr. Gold - Townes Van Zandt
11. Poker Playing Baby - Harris Willis
12. Gambler's Guitar - Merle Travis
13. Darktown Poker Club - Bert Williams
14. Dolan's Poker Party - Frank Crumit
15. Poker Woman Blues - Blind Blake
16. Wild Card - Tex Williams
17. Ace Of Spades - O.V. Wright
18. The Roving Gambler - Country Gentlemen
19. Bedspring Poker - Mississippi Sheiks
20. Ace In The Hole - Dave Van Ronk
21. Politics & Poker (Reprise) - Howard Da Silva

You can order the set for $34.97 from Amazon now. The CD also is available on its own for $13.98.

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