2009-05-11
Legendary New Orleans jazz pianist, Allen Toussaint, puts muggy New Orleans evenings to music with his new release, “The Bright Mississippi.” Despite being his first solo jazz release in more than ten years, the album is confident and perfectly performed. Mr. Toussaint’s talent for understated arrangements comes out here. The accompanying performances, particularly that of Don Byron on clarinet, are equally impressive. “The Bright Mississippi” is available from Nonesuch Records in April, 2009.
CONRAD HERWIG
THE LATIN SIDE OF HERBIE HANCOCK
Sidney Jacobs
First Man
ROGER DAVIDSON TRIO
Ten to Twelve.
ED PALERMO BIG BAND
Eddy Loves Frank
MeShell NdegeOcello
Comfort Woman
INARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
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