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.JAVON JACKSON
– Once Upon a Melody
THE JODI PROZNICK QUARTER
Foundations
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
Little Charlie And Organ Grinder Swing
Skronky Tonk
THE MEMPHIS HANG
THE MEMPHIS HANG
ONE FOR ALL
Invades Vancouver
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