Ricky Jay Plays Poker
Ricky Jay
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.
- This deluxe box set features 21great tracks and includes a rare BONUS DVD of Ricky Jay performing some of his incredible deceptions
- Fantastic collection of great tunes and legendary artists, including Robert Johnson, Patsy Cline and Bob Dylan!
- Includes a 76 page full color book, written by Ricky Jay, about the language and the lore of poker, complete with historical illustrations, memorabilia and rare art
- High profile publicity campaign includes television appearances and major press breaks
- Ricky Jay's incredible career includes stage (his legendary show Ricky Jay and his 52 Assistants is Just finished a critically-acclaimed run in L.A and moves to London in October), television (Deadwood, Kidnapped), film (The Prestige, Heist, Boogie Nights), books (Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women) and much more. He has a devoted fan-base that eagerly collects his books, DVDs and merchandise!
TRACKLISTING
1. DARKTOWN POKER CLUB - Phil Harris
2. RAMBLIN' GAMBLIN' WILLIE - Bob Dylan
3. ETIENNE GONNA DIE - Saint Etienne
4. TURN THE CARDS SLOWLY - Patsy Cline
5. FIVE CARD STUD - Lor ne Greene
6. DON'T TURN THE CARD - Memphis Minnie
7. POLITICS AND POKER - Howard Da Silva
8. LITTLE QUEEN OF SPADES - Robert Johnson
9. DOLAN'S POKER PARTY - Frank Crumit
10. POKER PLAYING BABY - Harry Willis
11. ACE IN THE HOLE - Anita O'Day
12. POKER WOMAN BLUES - Blind Blake
13. GAMBLER'S GUITAR - Merle Travis
14. WILD CARD - Tex Williams
15. DARKTOWN POKER CLUB - Bert Williams
16. ACE OF SPADES - O.V Wright
17. MR GOLD AND MR MUDD - Townes Van Zandt
18. THE ROVING GAMBLER - Country Gentlemen
19. ACE IN THE HOLE - Dave Van Ronk
20. BEDSPRING POKER - Mississippi Sheiks
21. POLITICS AND POKER (reprise) - Howard Da Silva
DVD:
FORM Presents "RICKY JAY PLAYS POKER" Starring: RICKY JAY And WILLIE GARSON, EDDIE GORODETSKY, J.J. JOHNSTON, JEFF JONES, JOHN C. REILLY
DVD Running Time Approximately 29min