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.
DAFNIS PRIETO PROVERB TRIO
Dafnis Prieto Proverb Trio
Jeremy Pelt
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Various Artists
Monterey Jazz Festival 50th Anniversary All-Stars
CURTIS STIGERS
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Bela Fleck and Edgar Meyer
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DON STIERNBERG
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