2006-06-02
Some say that there should be some kind of rule that bans certain artists from releasing several albums in a year. Others say, hey, its Dr. John for craps sake. Others simply don’t care. This is a “tribute” album of Johnny Mercer covers. Its pretty good! -PeteJACK DEJONETTE AND BILL FRISELL
The Elephant Sleeps But Still Remembers
ELVIS COSTELLO AND ALLEN TOUSSAINT (“Two-SAHN-t”)
The River in Reverse
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
Its Tight Like That
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
GENE CIPRIANO
First Time Out
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