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Playlist for September 29, 2008 from 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Current New Orleans Time: Fri, 7:33am

Playlist Date & Time: 9/29/2008 11:00AM - 2:00PM

Program: New Orleans Music Show with Murf Reeves

Playlist Tracks

Dr Michael White
Blue Crescent
Blue Crescent
Basin Street Records
2008
Tuxedo Jazz Band
Tishomingo Blues
Tuxedo Jazz Band at Tradition Hall, Vol.III.
Tuxedo Records
2008

This was recorded at what was then the late Papa Albert French's Jazz Club on Bourbon Street.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Do You Know What It Means to Miss New Orleans
Made in New Orleans: the Hurricane Sessions
Preservation Hall Records
2007

Vocals by the late John Brunious, oh how we miss him...
Danny Barker
Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out
Save the Bones
Orleans
1988
Esquisito and The Imperial Quintet of New Orleans
Come Rain or Come Shine
Esquisito, Vol. 4
Maison Musique Records
2007
The George French Band
Sunshine of My Life
It's A Beginning
Nia Records
2000

Those beautiful guitar solos are by Todd Duke.
Wardell Quezergue's Orchestra, featuring Donald Harrison
What a Wonderful World
Our New Orleans
Nonesuch
2005

This cd's sales benefit Habitat for Humanity.
Shannon Powell
You Are My Sunshine
Powell's Place
Shannon Powell
2005

Shannon Powell is currently performing on Sundays again at the newly re-opened Donna's Bar and Grill.
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Last Night on the Back Porch
Made In New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions
Preservation Hall Records
2007
Dr. John and The Lower 911
Black and Gold
City That Care Forgot
429 Records (Savoy)
2008

Biting (and for-true) musical commentary on the government response to New Orleans regarding Hurricane Katrina. And some fine, funky music it is too!
Tambourine Green and the Black and Gold All-Stars
Fais Do Do Black and Gold Superbowl
Spirit of New Orleans Rising
Tambourine Green Records
2007

A 2-song cd of Saints football fight song, backed by some of New Orleans finest Brass Band musicians, including members of Rebirth Brass Band. Geaux Saints!
Don Vappie and the Creole Serenaders
Sale'e Dame, Bon Jour
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004

Don Vappie performs the most authentic old Creole music around, in my opinion.
Clifton Chenier
Jambalaya
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
Beausoleil
Bon Temps Rouler
The Best of Louisiana Music
Rounder
1993
Danny Barker
Eh Las Bah
Eh Las Bah! (WWOZ Critics Choice)
Orleans
2002

From a very cool compilation cd.
Ingrid Lucia
New Orleans
Fulton Street, Live
Harrah's
2007

A compilation cd of New Orleans performers who played at the Fulton Street venue.
Leroy Jones, featuring vocals by John Boutte
Just Thinking of You
Soft Shoe
Leroy Jones
2008

Leroy Jones shows he's at home in a varity of Jazz sub-genres on this cd. John Boutte sings on this one song.
Louis Prima
A Banana Split for My Baby (and a Glass of Plain Water for Me)
Collectors Series
Capitol
1991
James Booker
Black Minute Waltz
Junco Partner
Hannibal
1976

I always get phone calls about the amazing display of other-worldly virtuousity contained in this recording.
Tom McDermott
Copasetic Boogie
Live in Paris
STR
2006

This live recording presents pianist Tom McDermott at his best. Especially perceptive liner notes by Harry Shearer.
A. Tousan (Allen Toussaint)
Whrlaway
New Orleans Party Classics
Rhino
1991

One of Mr. Toussaint's earliest, instrumental recordings.
Lenny McDaniel
Tired Angels
OffBeat Festial 1998
N.Orleans Records
1998

Perhaps Lenny McDaniel's best known song, it certainly stays in your head, with its catchy, country flavor and Lenny's strong, rugged vocals.
Theresa Andersson
Birds Fly Away
I The River
Basin Street Records
2008

This is from a limited-pressing EP (including a DVD tracks) that preceeded the acclaimed HUMMINGBIRD GO cd.
Olivia Greene
Molly Malone
promo cd single
Greene Thumb Media
2008

An acapella version of the traditional Irish folk song, with the accompaniment of breaking surf behind the vocals.
Friends 9
I'll Write You a Song
Friends 9
Broadmoor Records
1993

Such a romantic song...This cd is unfortunately out-of-print, pressed on the now-defunct Broadmoor record label founded by Dave Bartolomew. Friends 9 features one of Mr. Dave's sons, Don.
Ytres Suloens Jass-Ensemble and TriciaBoutte
He's an On-Time God
Oh Mahalia
Herman
2007

Recorded in New Orleans, in Treme's historic St. Augustine Church.
Kermit Ruffins with Rebirth Brass Band, additional vocals by Mary Griffin
Just a Closer Walk With Thee
Throwback
Basin Street Records
2005
John Boutte with Uptown Okra
Coo Coo Over You
Carry Me Home
Boutte Works
2003

John's Bluegrass-flavored cd. This song was originally recorded by Huey "Piano" Smith.
Al "Carnival Time" Johnson
The Lower Ninth Ward Blues
cd single, with dvd features
Patty Lee Records
2007
Fats Domino
Going to the River
The New Orleans Sound
Time-Life
1991

This next set of music honors the great drummer Earl Palmer, who passed away three days ago. He played on all or nearly all of the next 9 songs.
Smiley Lewis
One Night
The Big Beat of Dave Bartholomew
EMI
2001
Chris Kenner
Something You Got
The New Orleans Sound
Time-Life
1991
Lloyd Price
Lawdy Miss Clawdy
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
Dave Bartholomew
Would You
The Big Beat of Dave Barolomew
EMI
2001

Mr. Palmer and Mr. Bartholomew grew up together as children, and they worked together since their early years playing gigs, and later recording together. They were life-long, dear friends.
Dave Bartholomew
Stardust
Dave Batholomew: 1947-1950
Classics
2001
Little Richard
Rip It Up
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
Fats Domino
I Hear You Knocking
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
The Spiders, featuring Chuck Carbo
Witchcraft
The Big Beat of Dave Bartholomew
EMI
2001

Dedicated to the recently deceased Chuck Carbo, as well as to Earl Palmer.
Eddie Bo
Having Fun in New Orleans
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
Dr. John
Iko Iko
New Orleans Party Classics
Rhino
1991
Henry Butler
Let 'Em Roll
Pianola, Live
Basin Street Records
2008
Carl LeBlanc
Lonely Teardrops
Seventh Ward Griot
Preservation Hall Records
2008

As a Griot (storyteller), Carl tells a background story before performing the song itself.
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