Matthew performs the tune with full expression, style, and technique. Advanced students are encouraged to observe his choices closely: where he adds slurs, how he phrases sections, and the subtle stylistic elements that enhance the performance.
“Jesse Polka” is the English name for the popular Mexican polka Jesusita en Chihuahua, composed by Quirino Mendoza y Cortés, a lieutenant colonel and bandleader during the Mexican Revolution. The tune remains popular across various musical traditions, particularly in old-time fiddling, Texas swing, and Mexican mariachi music, with its origins rooted in the vibrant era of the Mexican Revolution.
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