Most of these superb artists need no introduction from me. New Orleans.... home of jazz, birthplace of the funk and, some would say, of rock'n'roll a truly magical city of music. But The Big Easy's role in the history of soul music has been less well documented. Part of the 'History of Soul' series, this compilation of tracks illustrates the depth and breadth of music produced in the city between 1958 and 1962. Music that went way beyond R&B, taking into soul the joyous rhythms of funky second line parade bands, the gospel-based piano triplets of barrelhouse wizards and the tight horn sections of Allen Toussaint and Dave Bartholomew, whose arrangements from would later inform the classic Stax sound. The familiar names are all here: Irma Thomas, Aaron Neville, Eddie Bo, Bobby Marchan but so are the lesser known but fabulous Ray Washington, Berna Dean, Martha Carter and Chuck Carbo. So prepare to be blown away by some of the most exciting, deep and affecting sounds that ever came from Louisiana and made their way into soul as we know it. I,m hooked and so will you!...My booklet was destroyed so would appreciate it back anyone ?
AMM
The Tasters!
14 comments:
History of soul , say no more . Excellent stuff Thanks AMM .
Great comp that features some of the lesser known artists of that time. Diamond Joe (Maryland) is still one of my all time favorites, and the best of the few tracks he recorded are on this comp. Grab it and get your dancin' shoes on, guys. Many thanks for bringing this to us, AMM!
Thanks AMM for the New Orleans History lesson.
Great New Orleans, many thanks AMM!
It is always great to hear music from New Orleans. Thanks for review, P.
Great Double Album AMM Thank You
As you say we shall be hooked. Quite a line up. Interested to see and hear Ford Eaglin before he became Snooks. Many thanks
Important part of any collection
thanks for this in flac
Great looking compilation AMM many thanks Reb
Thanks for the review
This is a great history and New Orleans is a great one to listen. Thank you AMM.
Thanks AMM great set here of known and not so well, known
Cheers Pedro
Thanks again for this one AMM
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