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.
QUARTET SAN FRANCISCO
Pacific Premieres
Shirley Horn
Live At The 4 Queens
INARA GEORGE WITH VAN DYKE PARKS
An Invitation
JOSHUA REDMAN
Compass
Ray Charles
Genius Loves Company
ROGER DAVIDSON TRIO
Ten to Twelve.
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