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.Various Blue Note Artists
Somethin’ New
PONCHO SANCHEZ AND HIS LATIN JAZZ BAND
LIVE IN HOLLYWOOD
Various Artists
Upstairs at Larry's: Lawrence Welk Uncorked
Lenny Marcus Trio & Friends
Moving Forth
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER
KABOOM
BILL FRISELL
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