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Allen Toussaint's 'American Tunes' album caps a distinguished career

3114 days ago

L.A. Times - Entertainment — Allen Toussaintâ€™s email to producerÂ Joe Henry arrived unexpectedly last fall. The message from the veteran New Orleans producer,Â songwriter,Â pianist and arranger was short and to the point. â€œHe wasnâ€™t a man who used e-mai... more info

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Review: Allen Toussaint’s Last Album, ‘American Tunes’

3119 days ago

New York Times — Mr. Toussaint, a master of New Orleans music, performs with Charles Lloyd, Bill Frisell and others on the album, released after his recent death, at 77. more info

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Allen Toussaint: American Tunes review – an affecting swansong

3123 days ago

Guardian Music — (Nonesuch)His final studio album proves an affecting swansong from the late New Orleans composer, producer, pianist and legend. Here Toussaint treats jazz classics by Fats Waller, Billy Strayhorn, Bill Evans and others to his intricate yet funky pian... more info

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Whitney's playlist: Allen Toussaint, the Band and Mulatu Astatke

3125 days ago

Guardian Music — The bandâ€™s Max Kakacek and Julien Ehrlich walk us through this playlist for fans of complex arrangements, pure vibes and plenty of soulThis song is perfect, whether you zone out and fall in love with it or dissect any one part. Also, a shoutou... more info

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N.O. Jazz Fest honors Prince, Allen Toussaint

3157 days ago

USA Today Music — Before heavy rain canceled some acts, musical tributes flooded performances. more info

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Prince, Allen Toussaint Tributes Set Bittersweet Mood at Jazz Fest 2016

3161 days ago

Rolling Stone — The skies were a clear, radiant blue across the first weekend of the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage FestivalÂ â€“ April 22nd through 24th â€“ but there was purple everywhere else as the city, its homegrown performers and visiting star... more info

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Allen Toussaint’s final album set for release

3175 days ago

Uncut — American Tunes will be released in June American Tunes will be released in June The post Allen Toussaint’s final album set for release appeared first on Uncut. more info

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Allen Toussaint's Final Recordings Due Out as 'American Tunes'

3175 days ago

Rolling Stone — Allen Toussaint's final recordings will be the focus of the upcoming LP American Tunes. The late New Orleans legend's first posthumous release features Toussaint paying tribute to his musical hero Professor Longhair with 14 interpretations of tracks ... more info

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Hear Allen Toussaint’s “Big Chief” Cover From Posthumous Final Album American Tunes

3175 days ago

Stereogum — Legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint passed away last year, and his posthumous final album will see release in June. The collection of songs, which was recorded during two separate sessions in 2013 and 2015, is called American Tunes. The fi... more info

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