Despite hailing from a dynasty of Cajun musicians—great-aunt Cleoma and husband Joe Falcon waxed the first Cajun side “Allons à Lafayette;” grandfather Amédée recorded the original “Jolie Blonde”—Jimmy Breaux has always maintained a quiet presence as one of the genre’s greats. He’s held the accordion chair in BeauSoleil for 20 years now and released two stellar solo recordings in the ’90s. This live recording from the 2006 Festivals Acadiens finds Breaux and pals delivering a rousing set in the dancehall spirit of Walter Mouton and his late fiddler/Breaux’s stepdad U.J. Meaux. Breaux’s a classic powerhouse with seemingly infinite, action-packed, note-crammed riffs that peel rubber in seconds flat. “Scott Playboy Special” is its boundless energy, and “Accordion Two-Step” and “Papa George Special” aren’t too far behind either. Though it’s his show, Breaux demonstrates he can also play the support role, allowing guitarist Roddie Romero and fiddler Jamey Bearb to have their turn at a few wicked rides. Additionally, Bearb’s sturdy set of Cajun-country pipes is perfect for the dance hall honky tonk ambience he created outdoors before the crack of noon.