One of my new fav albums is Harry Connick's big "b" side to his latest vocal album, Oh, My Nola. Released on Wynton Marsalis's jazz label, Chanson du Vieux Carre is mostly instrumental jazz, although it does feature a few vocals from Connick's band members. Luscious features both vocals and a killer trombone solo by Lucien Barbarin. His solo playing in this track is just get down, growlin, kick a** bone playing.
Connick takes a back seat with his piano playing, but he's definitely getting better and better with his arranging skills. I heard Connick interviewed about recording this CD and he mentioned how great the performance of his band was, especially since they entire group toured for months before going into the recording studio. The group is tight and in tune with each other, and really show how capable they are of getting down and dirty. You'll love Luscious!
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