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.
ERIN BODE
Over and Over
Steppin’ In It with Rachael Davis
Shout Sister Shout
Michael Morreale
Love And Influence
FUMOSONIC
– Love is Everything
FRED HERSCH
In Amsterdam: Live at the Bimhuis.
Alex Garcia’s AFROMANTRA
Uplifting Spirit
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