Playlist for August 06, 2009 from 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Current New Orleans Time: Wed, 11:12pm

Playlist Date & Time: 8/6/2009 4:00PM - 7:00PM

Program: Jazz from the French Market with Jelly Roll Justice or Suzanne Corley

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