Toussaint - I'm Only Human, Allen Toussaint - Day Dream, The Optimism Blues, Blue Drag, Toussaint - Freestyle Gangseuleuh, Allen Toussaint - Waltz For Debby, Toussaint - State of The Youth Address. Through his work as producer, composer, arranger and consummate session man, New Orleans native Allen Toussaint has truly earned living-legend status. On the Bright Mississippi, his Nonesuch debut, Toussaint continues to break new ground with his first jazz-oriented set, displaying the same effortless swing and relaxed charm he brought to his. Here you can download free allen toussaint shared files found in our database: Allen Toussaint Southern Nights (1975).zip. Allen toussaint the bright mississippi. Allen Toussaint has taken New Orleans music all over. On line voting concludes for the National Toy. Jazz Fest 2010 Survival Guide. Allen Toussaint Jazzity. Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938 in Gert Town, Louisiana – died November 10, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger and record. Allen Toussaint's The Bright Mississippi is dignified, elegant, intimate, playful, quintessentially New Orleans. At 71, one of the fathers of contemporary R&B, soul and funk plays the piano.

'Mr. Toussaint brings to these songs his own elegant, reserved sensibility... This is a jazz record for people who think they don't like jazz...'
- The New York Times

'Pure Ellington and Monk, as well as pure Toussaint, emotionally and structurally expansive, yet as keenly done as one of Toussaint's perfectly knotted ties.'
- Will Hermes, Rolling Stone

'When asked about Allen Toussaint, Van Dyke Parks once said, 'he's the greatest piano player alive, only no one knows it...including him.' High praise from one legend to another.'
- Mike Perciaccante, All About Jazz

'Albums such as this serve to remind us how much pop across the Western world owes to New Orleans.'
- John Bungey, The Times (London) ★★★★

'Jazz albums don't come much better.'
- Mat Snow, MOJO ★★★★

'Allen Toussaint is the jewel in New Orleans's crown, not merely the most distinctive of soul songwriter/producers, but a virtuoso piano stylist with an unparalleled knowledge of the city's musical development.'
- Independent (London) ★★★★

'Toussaint sounds as eternal as New Orleans...Whether he's reworking Ellington, Bechet or Reinhardt, Toussaint infuses the numbers with his own elegant funk, particularly evident in his piano work, never so varied and flowing.'
- Milo Miles on Fresh Air, NPR

I don't think there was much of a tour behind Allen Toussaint's 'The Bright Mississippi,' but I was lucky enough to catch the band during the weeklong run at New York's Village Vanguard. The band featured the same players as the recording, with the exception of Nicholas Payton, who was replaced by New Orleans' young and sublime Christian Scott on trumpet.
Here is that wonderful set from the first night. The entire show is special, but the string of songs that highlights each soloist--'Dear Old Southland,' 'Day Dream,' and 'Solitude,'-- is just outstanding.
I believe producer Joe Henry sang 'St James Infirmary' every night, but it was only night one where Elvis Costello made an appearance for the Toussaint/Costello composition 'Ascension Day.'
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Egyptian Fantasy
Singin' The Blues
St James Infirmary feat. Joe Henry
The Old Rugged Cross
Blue Drag
Dear Old Southland feat. Christian Scott
Day Dream feat. Don Byron
Solitude feat. Marc Ribot
West End Blues
vamp & announcements
The Bright Mississippi
Tipitina/Big Chief
Southern Nights
Long, Long Journey
Ascension Day feat. Elvis Costello

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Allen Toussaint Bright Mississippi

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