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.
Manuel Valera Trio
The Seasons
DON BRADEN & KARL LATHAM
Big Fun(k) Live
NEW ORLEANS SUSPECTS
OUROBOROS
BEN Wanicur
The Excluded Middle
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
VARIOUS ARTISTS
Live at the Monterey Jazz Festival, Highlights, Volume 1
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