ALLEN TOUSSAINT

The Bright Mississippi

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.

More reviews tagged #Jazz

  • reviewed 05/2015

    T-Bird And The Breaks
    Harmonizum

  • reviewed 05/2007

    Various Blue Note Artists
    Somethin’ New

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Dan Costa
    Suite Tres Rios

  • reviewed 03/2010

    PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND
    PRESERVATION

  • reviewed 02/2005

    Bryan Vargas & ¡Ya Esta!
    Afro Latino Soul

  • reviewed 04/2008

    DIANNE REEVES
    When You Know

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.