2005-01-05
We’re not sure how Kermit Ruffins managed to escape the ‘YCE radar up ‘til now but this month Putumayo Records has made a point of bringing his music our way in a wonderful new collection.Kermit is a fixture at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival and has toured extensively as co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band.
Putumayo presents Kermit Ruffins features eleven tracks from the New Orleans-based vocalist and trumpeter’s seven solo releases. This collection of classic Big Easy jazz should appeal to fans of Satchmo and second-line party music.
STEVE SWALLOW with ROBERT CREELY
So There
WYNTON MARSALIS
SELECTIONS FROM SWINGING INTO THE 21'ST
LISA HILTON
Underground
Mike Longo And The New York State Of The Art Jazz Ensemble
Live From New York
Karrin Allyson
Many A New Day
BONERAMA
HARD TIMES
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