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Playlist for December 11, 2008 from 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Current New Orleans Time: Wed, 11:25pm
Playlist Date & Time: 12/11/2008 9:00AM - 11:00AM
Program: Traditional Jazz
Playlist Tracks
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Dr. Michael White
Algiers
Blue Crescent
Basin Street
2008
One of my favorite albums of 2008.
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Vic Shepherd
Christmas in New Orleans
Crescent City Serenade
Vic Shepherd
2008
A very new release, I'm getting to know it. I like what I hear.
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Brad Vickers and His Vestapolitans
'A' Rag
Le Blues Hot
Man Hat Tone Records
2008
This is another very recent cd, and it's another fave of the year for me. The band is from New York, not New Orleans. I've included a link to their myspace page, in case you want to check them out further.
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Shamarr Allen
When You're Smiling
Meet Me on Frenchmen Street
Pome
2007
This is the most outstanding debut album from a New Orleans artist I've heard in a long time. I believe it will become iconic.
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Danny Barker
Eh La Bas
Eh La Bas!
Orleans
2002
Soon there should be listings for the Second Annual Danny Barker Birthday festival during the second week in January (he was born on Jan. 13). Danny Barker is one of the most influential New Orleans musicians' musician of all time.
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Heebie Jeebies
Made in New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions (Box Set)
Preservation Hall Records
2007
Carl Leblanc is on vocals. I've included a link to an NPR story about this unique release.
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The New Orleans Jazz Vipers
Digga Digga Do
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
Such a complete sampling of New Orleans music, and a comprehensive booklet about the music and its context is contained in this 4-cd boxed set. I received mine as a Christmas present in 2005. Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans? This holiday gift helped me through those tough times.
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Louis Armstrong and His Hot 7
Potato Head Blues
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
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Leroy Jones
Dinah
Leroy Jones and Katja Toivola
Spirit of New Orleans
2008
This release is a really nice sampler.
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Aline White and the Magnolia Jazz Band
Just a Little While
The Essence of New Orleans Jazz
GHB
2001
If rare, vintage jazz is your interest, I believe that you would like to check out this link - if you're not already hip to George Buck.
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Gregg Stafford and Dr. Michael White
Nobody's Fault But Mine
New Orleans Reborn!
Jazz Crusade
none
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Jackson Gospel Singers
Heaven Bound Train
New Orleans Gospel Quartets: 1947-1956
504 Records
2002
Every time I play something from this cd, I receive several calls inquiring about the identity of the cd.
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Raymond Myles
Walk In Jerusalem
Heaven is the Place
NYNO
1998
The history of Gospel Music in New Orleans is incomplete without mention of the late, great Raymond Myles: the consumate artist, and life-saving mentor to so many.
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Mari Watanabe
Here Comes Tuba Fats
Old Friends
Mari Watanabe
2005
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Preservation Hall Jazz Band, featuring Tuba Fats on vocals and tuba
His Eye is on the Sparrow
Shake That Thing
Preservation Hall Records
2004
Often used as a funeral song, this is an uplifing, upbeat version - an expression of joy. If you are unfamiliar with the late Anthony Lacen, the link about him is available here.
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Ytres Soloens Jass-Ensemble, featuring Tricia Boutte
Can't Nobody Do Me Like Jesus
Oh Mahalia
Herman
2007
One amazing thing about this track is the intricate and precise backing vocals. There is so much that goes into the attraction of this recording. Take the percussion for another instance... This cd was on many "Best of 2007" lists last year.
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Bob French
Bourbon Street Parade
Marsalis Music Honors Bob French
Marsalis Music
2007
With Branford marsalis and harry Connick, Jr. returning to play with the man who they played with as youngsters, this cd is a circle completed beautifully. The link gives a good summary of both Bob French's career and a description of this particular cd.
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Chuck Perkins
Lil Liza Jane
A Love Song for NOLA
Chuck Perkins
2008
Bingo!
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The Dirty Dozen Brass Band and Dr. John
It's All Over Now
Big Ol' Box of New Orleans
Shout Factory
2004
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New Orleans Helsinki Connection
Darktown Strutter's Ball
At Last
Spirit of New Orleans
2004
In my opinion, this album by Katja Toivola's band is indeed a notable and enjoyable audio document.
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The Pfister Sisters
Everybody Loves My Baby
Puttin' It On
Mambo Goddess
2008
Last night The Pfister Sisters entertained at tha ASCAP Awards in New York City.
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John Boutte
Door Poppin'
Good Neighbor
John Boutte
2008
Another "Best of the Year" for me.
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Papa Celestin's New Orleans Band
Sheik of Arabi
Marie LaVeau
GHB
1994
Papa Celestin's Band is the same band as The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band.
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Lisa Lynn
Some of These Days
I'm No Angel
New Orleans Angel Records
2007
Lisa Lynn is an authentic "red hot mama". She is a delightful showman, and this cd comes closest to capturing her "wink-wink, nudge-nudge" coquetery yet.
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Shannon Powell
You Are My Sunshine
Powell's Place
Shannon Powell
STR
Shannon Powell always gives a good-time show. He plays at the beloved local musicians' hangout Donna's Bar & Grill whenever he's in town.
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Tom McDermott
New Orleans Joys
Live In Paris
STR
2006
Exquisite.
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