As the title of this album suggests, No Grown-Ups Here is directed towards children lyrically, melodically and in spirit. Seva Venet, who’s best known as a guitarist and banjoist specializing in traditional jazz, uses those skills to back up his simply-delivered vocals, along with a variety of well-known New Orleans artists including bassists Peter Harris and Martin Masakowski, pianist  Larry Sieberth and drummers Simon Lott and Doug Belote.

It’s somewhat surprising considering his musical background, that Seva Venet didn’t bring more of the Crescent City sound to the program. Yes, his guitar and banjo work speak of it and the lyrics on “First Step,” which includes a fine banjo solo, mentions the Vieux Carré and Jackson Square. The lively “Boogie Dance” should get the little ones on their feet.

Most folks of a certain age grew up with tunes like “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star,” which still holds its own on a dark starlit night, and “London Bridge is Falling Down,” that includes “audience participation” in the game. These days, many of the kids’ favs come from animated movies like “The Lion King” and “The Little Mermaid.” That’s some pretty tough competition for the low-key music heard on No Grown-Ups Here. However, it’s doubtful that was the goal. Rather, the release stands as a love letter from Venet to his daughter, Iris, who sings on “My Favorite Story.”

On hearing, “Story of Old,” one might consider that Venet missed his calling as a country-western singer and musician. He plays a mighty good slide-guitar and his vocals suit the style especially in harmony with Wendy Bennett.