The Branch Line (1977)

This is one of the old Topic records, reissued on CD by Green Linnet. The playing is pure and unaccompanied: concertina & flute in Jack Coen's living room in the Bronx. Jack and Charlie Coen were part of the scene around the New York Ceili Band in the 1950s, where they played with Andy McGann, Larry Redican, and Paddy O'Brien during his six years in America. The pace is moderate by today's standards and the playing "simple": gorgeous music.

# Posted on December 2nd 2002 by Bloomfield

Re: The Branch Line

Yes. Non-frantic. Excellent Pacing. A Relaxed Feel. A Fine Album to play along with on your instrument. The Tunes shine through clearly. Liner notes state that "ornamentation is used economically". Yup.

# Posted on February 12th 2004 by gleann

a few months ago, i found my landlords stash of old trad/folk records stashed in the spare room.

this was one of them.
a delight!
great album!

# Posted on April 24th 2008 by DubChieftain

Where to find???

I learned two tunes from this cd and am trying to buy it. Anyone have a clue where it could be found? Striking out at the usual places.

# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by jim07704

Appears that Compass Records are selling it.

http://compassrecords.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=4584&PHPSESSID=bc15c323b9d00189422edb46df83e92d

Hope that helps

# Posted on July 22nd 2008 by creathana

Discussion: Jack Coen

# Posted on April 10th 2012 by GaryAMartin
http://www.thesession.org/discussions/display/29695

# Posted on April 10th 2012 by ceolachan

Jack Coen ~ other recordings

"Martin Mulhaire, Séamus Connolly and Jack Coen: Warming Up"
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/386

"Jack and Jimmy Coen: Traditional Irish Music On Flute And Guitar"
http://www.thesession.org/recordings/display/1571

# Posted on April 10th 2012 by ceolachan