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 RICK HOLLAND-EVAN DOBBINS LITTLE BIG BAND
Trilby
Dr. John Hair & New Connections
When The Spirit Gets You!
Laurence Hobgood Trio
Honor Thy Fathers
KEN CLARK ORGAN TRIO
Mutual Respect
WILLE BOBO
Lost and Found
Various Blue Note Artists
Somethin’ New
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