Playlist for August 06, 2009 from 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Current New Orleans Time: Sat, 5:53am
Playlist Date & Time: 8/6/2009 4:00PM - 7:00PM
Program: Jazz from the Market with Jelly Roll Justice
Today's edition of Jazz from the French Market features many new releases and new re-releases, with some older gems mixed in.
Playlist Tracks
Johnny Adams, Germaine Bazzle and George French "Medley: "Every Day I Have the Blues"/"Stormy Monday"/"Not Trustworthy" Mood Indigo Rounder 1997 This celebration of great singers was recorded live at the Contemporary Arts Center (CAC) in New Orleans. |
Wardell Quezergue and His Slammin' Big Band "Crazy Mary" Maestropiece Louisiana Red Hot Records 2000 This song was written and sung by drummer Bernard "Bunchy" Johnson. |
Dave Bartholomew Orchestra "Portrait of a Drummer" New Orleans House Party Lafitte 1963 This song was composed by Dave Bartholomew to showcase the drummer on this recording, Smokey Johnson. This release was arranged by Wardell Quezergue. |
The Ed Frank Quintet "Yes, You May" Jump Jazz Rounder 1988 Smokey Johnson was the drummer on this song too. |
Abbey Lincoln "The Music is the Magic" Abbey Sings Abbey Verve 2007 in honor of Abbey Lincoln's birthday... |
Peggy Lee "Some Cats Know" Sings Leiber and Stoller A&M 2005 |
Esperanza Spaulding "Love in Time" Esperanza Heads Up International 2008 |
Alvin "Red" Tyler "You Don't Know What Love Is" New Orleans Jazz Masters: RED Musik Bloc 2005 |
Queen Latifah "I Love Being Here with You" Travlin' Light Verve 2007 This is lovely jazz album. The link is to a video featuring another song from the same release. |
Jimmy Rushing, Zoot Sims, Al Cohn "Gee Baby Ain't I Good to You" The Scene: Live in New York High Note 2009 |
Jeremy Davenport "That Old Black Magic" We'll Dance 'Til Dawn Basin Street Records 2009 Jeremy Davenport at his best is showcased on this new album containing original compositions as well as an interesting selection of songs from The Great American Songbook. |
Billie Holiday "All of Me" 1940s: The Singers CBS 1987 |
Aretha Franklin "Drinking Again" The Great Aretha Franklin (Box) Sony 2003 |
Cyndi Lauper "Walk on By" At Last Epic 2003 Cyndi Lauper at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in 2009? That's the forum. |
Irvin Mayfield and Ellis Marsalis "Yesterday" Love Songs, Ballads and Standards Basin Street Records 2008 Put this CD on, turn the lights down low and you're ready for romance. |
Leroy Jones "Willow Weep for Me" Sweeter Than a Summer Breeze indie 2009 You're ready for romance without even turning the lights down while listening to this lush, sweet-sounding release. |
George French Band "Sugar" It's a Beginning Nia 2000 |
Tou Plus Tou (Allen and Vincent Toussaint) "Come on In" 2 Plus 2 Tou Plus Tou 2004 |
Sertab Erener and Demir Demirkan "Painted on Water" Painted on Water Motema 2009 Enchanting music from this Turkish jazz duo. Many thanks to Judy Wood, who knew I would enjoy this CD! |
The Re-Inventors "I Might Be Dreaming" Episode 1. indie 2008 Trippy jazz! This particular Re-Inventors release was produced and more by New Orleans' Leroy Jones. |
Gary Burton, Pat Metheney, Steve Swallow and Antonio Sanchez "B&G (Midwestern Night's Dream)" Quartet Live Concord 2009 |
Patrice Fisher and Arpa "Tai Chi Cycling" Music from the 3 Americas indie 2007 |
Karrin Allyson "Imagina" Imagina Concord 2009 |
John Boutte' and Paul Sanchez "A Meaning or a Message" Stew Called New Orleans Threadhead Records 2009 This is a very cool album, full of inspired variety. |
Ernestine Anderson "Make Someone Happy" A Song for You High Note 2009 |
Tito Puente and His Orchestra "Mambo Gozon" Dance Mania (2 CD set) Legacy 2009 I cannot say enough nice things about this comprehensive, high-energy release of music from the master musician. |
Poncho Sanchez "Raise Your Hand" Raise Your Hand Concord 2009 This track features Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd and Booker T. Jones too. |
Marcus Roberts Trio "In Walked Bud" New Orleans Meets Harlem, Volume 1. indie 2009 |
David "Fathead" Newman "As Time Goes By" The Blessing High Note 2009 This is the last release by the late, legendary musician, who also played in Ray Charles Band. |
Cassandra Wilson "Closer to You" Closer to You Blue Note 2009 |
Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony "My Funny Valentine" 3 in 1 indie 2009 Yolanda Winsay sings this song solo, and really nails it! |
Joshua Redman "We Had a Sister" Wish Time-Warner 1993 |
Saltman Knowles "Pain Management" Return of the Composer Pacific Coast Jazz 2009 |
Dorothy Doring "Song for My Father" About Time indie 1999 |
Christian McBride & Inside Straight "Pursuit of Peace" Kind of Brown Mack Avenue 2009 |
Charles Mingus "Self Portrait in Three Colors" Mingus Ah Um Legacy 2009 |
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