Never Mind the Blocks, Here's Jumpin' Jamie

Never Mind the Blocks, Here’s Jumpin’ Jamie. Performed by Jumpin’ Jamie. Approx. 35 min. 2020. Digital: $12.00.

Grades 3 – 5

In his second album, Jamie performs 12 original songs, most in high energy rock, with some folk, folk rock and bluegrass for variety. But the catchy tunes and foot-stomping rhythms will appeal to adults as much as to young listeners. Jamie is joined by musical guests Rick McMurray (Ash), Tina Kenny Jones (Red Pants Band), and Chris Palmieri (Universal Kids’ Snug’s House). “Greta Says” stop stealing our future as Jamie salutes teen environmental activist Greta Thunberg. “I Don’t Wanna Dance (Just Like Everyone),” I dance how I please. “Stand Up” for freedom, for love, and for animals. Jamie also salutes suffragist “Susan B. Anthony.” I’m “Grateful” for everything you do. Teacher, father, mother, and grandpa won’t answer my questions because “Adults Don’t Always Know” what they are talking about. When new girl “Lonely Lisa” comes to school, one student is encouraged to say hello to her. “Honesty’s the Policy” because cheaters never win. In “Same as You and Me” Jamie tries to convince listeners that cow’s milk is for baby cows, not humans. “Wolves” get a bad rap in fairy tales such as Little Red Riding Hood. The final two songs are “Whistleblower” and “Great to Know You.” Not everyone will agree with Greta Thunberg’s extremist views or with tossing out all their dairy products, but these tunes are appealing and easy on the ears.
Website: http://www.jumpinjamie.com/