This is the definitive collection of his stellar 1970s solo albums "Southern Nights", "Life, Love and Faith", "Motion" and "Live In Philadelphia".
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
Allen Toussaint - 1996 - Connected [192]
Recorded in New Orleans at Toussaint’s famed Sea-Saint Recording Studios, Connected offers Toussaint’s trademark mix of Professor Longhair-inspired piano licks, funky r&b and sensitive balladry. The album’s lyrics touch on the desire for love and the longing for oneness, both between individuals and among the world family. This recent collection includes performances from such New Orleans mainstays as trumpeter Dave Bartholomew, guitarist Leo Nocentelli (The Meters), drummer Russell Batiste (The Funky Meters), saxophonist Amadee Castenell and many other skilled musicians.
Allen Toussaint - 1994 - The Wild Sound of New Orleans The Complete 'Tousan' Sessions [320]
Bear Family's The Complete "Tousan" Sessions compiles material Allen Toussaint recorded between 1958 and 1963 -- namely, a 1958 instrumental album for RCA called The Wild Sound of New Orleans, plus several very rare singles he recorded for the small label Seville. Though they were cut for different labels, the sound is basically the same: lively, jumping instrumentals which effectively showcase Toussaint's remarkable skill at the piano. If you're looking just to hear him play, this is the best bet, since his piano is always at the forefront, whether he's vamping, strutting, or tearing loose with nimble leads. As a listening experience, though, it can get a little samey; it's performed well, but there's not much variety in the style or approach, and only "Java," which Al Hirt later popularized, sticks out as a song. Still, it's an entirely pleasant listen and for serious collectors of New Orleans R&B it's worth seeking out, even if you don't play it that much, since it captures Toussaint in a relatively rare setting, pounding out jukehouse instrumentals.
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