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.MELODY GARDOT
Worrisome Heart
Joel Frahm with Brad Mehldau
Don't Explain
CURT RAMM, DAN MORETTI, BILL CUNLIFFE
Foundations
DAVE SIEBELS
With Gordon Goodwin's Big Phat Band
Jeff Lorber Fusion
Galaxy
JOEY DeFRANCESCO
SNAP SHOT
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