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Omar Kent Dykes
Big Town Playboy [ Ruf Records / CD - released 19/May/2009 ] This all-star line up delivers another shuffling, satisfying selection of classic American blues."...more than just a very cool tribute album; it's one of the most satisfying blues sets this year... |
Allen Toussaint
The Bright Mississippi [ Nonesuch Records / CD - released 6/Jul/2009 ] For the first time in his storied career, the legendary composer, pianist explores the work of his New Orleans forebears on a soulful, live-in-the-studio jazz set. |
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Down in New Orleans [ Proper Records / CD - released 17/Dec/2007 ] The Blind Boys are backed here world-class New Orleans musicians: David Torkanowsky (piano), Roland Guerin (bass) and Shannon Powell (drums), plus legendary pianist/producer Allen Toussaint, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the Hot 8 Brass Band. |
Ramblin' Jack Elliott
A Stranger Here [ Epitaph Records / CD - released 6/Apr/2009 ] On 'A Stranger Here' the legendary troubadour, Ramblin' Jack Elliott explores depression-era blues classics with producer, Joe Henry. |
The Tractors
Trade Union [ Koch Records / CD - released 6/Jul/2009 ] The Tractors are back - ready to harvest what they first sowed - with 'Trade Union' their first album in six years with guest appearances from Leon Russell, J.J Cale and Fats Kaplin. |