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.DENNIS ROLLINS VELOCITY TRIO
The 11th Gate
Sounds Of April & Randall
S.O.A.R.
Steppin’ In It with Rachael Davis
Shout Sister Shout
PAUL MOTIAN BAND
Garden of Eden
Alice Coltrane
Translinear Light
HIROMI
Voice
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