2004-05-24
Clarinetist Dr. Michael White is a professor of Spanish and Afro-American music at Xavier University, a former musical director at Lincoln Center and a mainstay on the New Orleans jazz scene. Beyond these achievements he’s also continued a 20 year recording career, including work with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and as a solo artist on now his 6th album.On the new disc, he’s joined by a number of prominent figures from the annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, including trumpeter and Warner Brothers recording artist Nicholas Payton.
TODD BISHOP GROUP
Little Played Little Bird
DAVE SIEBELS
With Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Premieres
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
LAVAY SMITH & HER RED HOT SKILLET LICKERS
MISS SMITH TO YOU
Dave Potter
You Already Know
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