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.
THE BAD PLUS
For All I Care
AZAR LAWRENCE
Prayer For My Ancestors
POSITIVE CATASTROPHE
Garabatos Volume One
Sounds Of April & Randall
S.O.A.R.
DIANA KRALL
The Very Best of Diana Krall
Matt Wilson’s Arts and Crafts
The Scenic Route
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