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The Bright Mississippi | 
| Artist: Allen Toussaint
Label: Nonesuch
Category: Music
List Price: $18.98
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Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 1381
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.4 x 5 x 0.5
UPC: 075597992878
EAN: 0075597992878
ASIN: B001PSQGQI
Release Date: April 21, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Tracks:
| • | Egyptian Fantasy | | • | Dear Old Southland | | • | St. James Infirmary | | • | Singin' the Blues | | • | Winin' Boy Blues | | • | West End Blues | | • | Blue Drag | | • | Just a Closer Walk with Thee | | • | Bright Mississippi | | • | Day Dream | | • | Long, Long Journey | | • | Solitude |
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Product Description
Through his work as producer, composer, arranger and consummate session man, New Orleans native Allen Toussaint has truly earned
living-legend status. He's collaborated on landmark recordings for such artists as Ernie K. Doe, Lee Dorsey, Dr. John, the Meters, the
Pointer Sisters and Labelle and released acclaimed albums of his own. The 70 year-old pianist, already a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Inductee, was the recipient, on the recent Grammy Awards telecast, of the Recording Academy s prestigious Trustee Award, honoring a lifetime in the studio, both behind the scenes and in front of the mic. 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 classic rock and roll sides. He salutes Big Easy stars of a previous generation, the jazz greats who, in the early 20th century, built the genre from the ground up and turned the ears of the world to New Orleans.
Album Description
2009 release from the New Orleans legend. On The Bright Mississippi Toussaint continues to break new ground with his first Jazz-oriented set, displaying the same effortless swing and relaxed charm he brought to his classic Rock 'N' Roll sides. Backed by an all-star combo that sounds like a group of old friends, Toussaint reinterprets classic Jazz and Blues tunes popularized or written by such New Orleans greats as Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Jelly Roll Morton and Joe King Oliver, as well as pieces composed by fellow travelers Django Reinhardt, Duke Ellington and Thelonious Monk. He accedes the producer's chair to trusted friend Joe Henry, who sat behind the board for Toussaint's contributions to Our New Orleans, Nonesuch Records' best-selling 2005 benefit disc aiding Katrina hurricane victims.
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 Very nice CD. August 13, 2010
James Rhodes (St. Louis)
I was not familiar with the music of this artist but he is very well known and I bought the CD based on the reviews I'd read. This one is really good if you are looking for good, bluesy music that is well crafted. A little more vocals would be good but it's nice the way it is.
All Time Favorite August 2, 2010
Neil Purcell (Rutherford, NJ USA)
This is on my desert island list - an all time favorite recording. I discovered Toussaint as the result of his recording with Elvis Costello -- an excellent recording. I was particularly impressed with the song "Whose gonna help brother get further" on that CD. Then I purchased this CD and found that it is simply one of the best I have ever owned. I have since bought it for several other friends and family members, so that they can share in the many delightful performances captured on this CD.
You'll love it.
Need more stars! August 1, 2010
Kathleen
No historic talk from me, but thanks to all who provide it. In my case, I just want to listen, close my eyes and get down. This CD does all that and more for me. This is gorgeous music--with soul, spirit and inspiration. Who could ask for more?
Superb in Every Way!!!! June 17, 2010
Rebecca L. Rowley (Watertown, MA)
I am blown away by Bright Mississippi and want to hear it again and again. The St James Infirmary track rocked my soul!! Allen Toussaint is a musical genius and soul. I can't wait to get on down to New Orleans again soon to see him perform. Toussaint carries the essence of collaboration; seamless and natural!!!
NO music June 8, 2010
Nicholas A. Danna III (N.O.)
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
Alan Toussaint is a NO legend and shines on this CD with lots of local contributors
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