ALLEN TOUSSAINT

The Bright Mississippi

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.

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Larry Carlton
    Fire Wire

  • reviewed 08/2011

    ELIANE ELIAS
    LIGHT MY FIRE

  • reviewed 02/2004

    Babatunde Lea
    Level of Intent

  • reviewed 11/2007

    LUCIANA SOUZA
    The New Bossa Nova

  • reviewed 08/2004

    The Motet
    Music for Life

  • reviewed 05/2008

    JALEEL SHAW
    Optimism

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.