L.A. Times - Entertainment — Allen Toussaint’s email to producer Joe Henry arrived unexpectedly last fall. The message from the veteran New Orleans producer, songwriter, pianist and arranger was short and to the point. “He wasn’t a man who used e-mai... more info

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

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

Guardian Music — The band’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

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

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

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

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

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

New York Times — The final recordings of Allen Toussaint, who died in November, will be released in June. more info