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2009 CD / MP3 / DVD Releases by New Orleans & Louisiana Music Artists |
Tim McGraw | Southern Voice (TBA); country superstar's first studio album in two and a half years; first single "It's A Business Doing Pleasure With You" |
| Wynton Marsalis & Willie Nelson | A Tribute to Ray Charles (10/20); new DVD - details TBA |
| Glyn Styler | Live At The Mermaid Lounge (EP) (09/08); reissue |
| Irma Thomas | The Soul Queen of New Orleans - 50th Anniversary Celebration (08/25); features 3 new tracks, 9 tracks from past Rounder releases, and 3 tracks recorded as a guest for projects on other labels; read more |
| Hurricane Chris | Unleashed (08/25); sophomore release from Shreveport rapper of "A Bay Bay" fame; first single "Halle Berry (She's Fine)" |
| Terence Blanchard | Choices (08/18); a mix of spoken word, hip-hop, rhythm & blues and jazz, with guests Cornel West and Bilal; recorded at Ogden Museum's Patrick F. Taylor Library; see promo video clip |
| Mutemath | Armistice (08/18); second full-length album from NOLA-based eclectic rock quartet; recorded in New Orleans and Oxford, MS and produced by Dennis Herring (Elvis Costello, Modest Mouse, The Hives); listen here |
Ledisi | Turn Me Loose (08/18); follow-up to her Grammy nominated release "Lost & Found" - read more |
| Lil Wayne | Rebirth (08/18); Weezy's rock album; deluxe version also available (with CD and DVD) |
| Various Artists | New Tales to Tell: A Tribute to Love and Rockets (08/18); includes tracks by The Flaming Lips, The Dandy Warhols, Better Than Ezra, and many more |
| Nomadic Sun | The Fates (08/15) |
Birdman | Always Strapped (08/11); latest from Cash Money Records CEO |
| Willie Egan | Come On (08/11); reissue of 1993 album by the R&B pioneer |
| Magnolia Sisters | Stripped Down (08/04) |
| Professor Longhair | Red Beans 'N' Rice (08/04); collection of live & studio tracks |
| Jerry Lee Lewis / Fats Domino | Rock N' Roll Never Forgets (07/28); 2 CD set with 24 live tracks |
| Generationals | Con Law (07/21); band started by Grant Widmer & Ted Joyner (ex Eames Era) makes their debut for Park The Van Records; also available on vinyl |
| Mighty Sam McClain | Betcha Didn't Know (07/21) |
| Jeremy Davenport | We'll Dance 'Til Dawn (07/21); trumpeter/vocalist makes his debut for new label Basin Street Records; MP3 download also available |
| Clifton Chenier | Zydeco Party King (07/21); collection of tracks recorded for Huey P. Meaux's Crazy Cajun label |
| Bonsoir Catin | Vive L'Amour (TBA) |
| Linzay Young & Joel Savoy | Linzay Young & Joel Savoy (TBA) |
| Various Artists | Absolutely the Best of Cajun & Zydeco, Volume 3 (07/07); features cuts from Clifton Chenier, Papa Link Davis, Fiddlin' Frenchie Burke, Buckwheat Zydeco, and more (see track list); also see Volumes 1 and 2 |
| Various Artists | Poet: A Tribute to Townes Van Zandt (07/07); Emmylou Harris, John Prine, Lucinda Williams, Steve Earle, and others pay homage to the late, great Texas troubadour |
| Imagination Movers | For Those About to Hop (07/07); latest from New Orleans' favorite alt-rock band for preschoolers |
| Doug Kershaw | The Very Best of Doug Kershaw (07/07); 18 songs from the Ragin' Cajun |
| G-Eazy | The Epidemic LP (MP3 Download); latest from the NOLA based rapper and producer |
| Buddy Guy | Playlist: The Very Best of Buddy Guy (06/30) |
| Don Rich | You're Mistaken (06/30); 10th album from the Swamp Pop legend |
| Goatwhore | Carving Out the Eyes of God (06/23); black metal rockers' 4th album & 2nd release for Metal Blade Records; guitarist Sammy Duet describes it this way "Dark, heavy, evil... (producer) Erik Rutan did one hell of a job on it. If you don't like it... kiss my ass" - MP3 download also available |
| Preservation Hall Jazz Band | New Orleans Preservation, Vol. 1 (06/23); new album features current touring line-up of PHJB; MP3 download of album available now |
| The Blackbelt Band | A New Community (06/23); new from NOLA experimental / alt-rock band |
| YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley | Collaborations Volume 1 - The Big Easy Connection (06/23); guests include Topsy Chapman, Amanda Shaw, Leroy Jones, Bonerama, Jo-El Sonnier, Jason Marsalis, Doreen Ketchens, the Jordan Family, Ingrid Lucia, Teedy Boutte and Mitchell Player; read more |
| Hank Williams Jr. | 127 Rose Avenue (06/16); first single "Red White & Pink Slip Blues" |
| Street Sweeper Social Club | Street Sweeper Social Club (06/16); supergroup comprised of Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine, Audioslave) and Boots Riley; debut release features Riley on vocals, Morello on guitar and bass, and Stanton Moore (Galactic) on drums |
| Sara Wasserman | Solid Ground (06/16); guests include Aaron Neville, Lou Reed, Christian McBride, Rob Wasserman, Jim Capaldi, Vernon Reid, Bob Weir, Stephen Perkins, Irvin Mayfield, DJ Logic, and Soulive |
| Various Artists (DVD) | Rock Around the Hits (06/16); performance clips from Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash, The Everly Brothers, Jackie Wilson, etc. |
| Champion Jack Dupree | Early Cuts (06/16); 4 CD remastered collection with liner notes & discography |
| Barbara Lynn | Here Is Barbara Lynn (06/16); reissue from 1968 |
| Irvin Mayfield & New Orleans Jazz Orchestra | Book One (06/09); showcase of Irvin Mayfield's original compositions for big band with cameos by Johnaye Kendrick, John Boutté and a singing/scatting turn by NOJO member Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown; MP3 download |
| Peter Holsapple & Chris Stamey | Here and Now (06/09); Branford Marsalis guests on two tracks |
| Ellis Marsalis & Eddie Harris | Homecoming (06/09); reissue of out of print release from 1985 |
| Faron Young | Greatest Country Hits (06/09); 12 track remastered collection from the late country legend includes hits "Hello Walls" and "Apartment No. 9" |
| Louis Armstrong | What a Wonderful World (06/09); Japanese import on SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] |
| Book | Cajun Breakdown: The Emergence of an American Made Music (06/04); Ryan Andre Brasseaux traces the history of Cajun people and their music |
| High Performance | Live from Breaux Bridge (06/02); all-star band featuring Steve Riley, Kevin Dugas, Jamey Bearb, Jason Bergeron, Richard "T-Coe" Comeaux, Brazos Huval |
| GT Boyz | Money (06/02); MP3 download of new single by NOLA rap duo GT Boyz features Juvenile and Q Corvette |
| Austin Pitre | The Essential Early Cajun Recordings (06/02); 24 track collection from the Cajun music pioneer |
| Louis Prima & Keely Smith | Hey Boy! Hey Girl! / Swingin' Pretty (06/02); reissue of the Hey Boy! Hey Girl! soundtrack paired with solo album from Smith backed by Nelson Riddle and his Orchestra; includes 6 bonus tracks |
| BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet | Make the Veiller (05/26); CD & DVD combo is a career retrospective recorded live in 2007; includes previously unavailable tracks |
| The Radiators | The Lost Southlake Sessions (05/26); recorded in the early 90's during one of the most creative periods in the band's long history; features 6 songs that have never been officially released in any form by the band |
| Harry Connick Jr. (DVD) | New in Town (05/26); 2009 romantic comedy stars Renée Zellweger and Harry Connick Jr. |
| The Red Stick Ramblers | My Suitcase Is Always Packed (05/19); the band's second release for Sugar Hill Records |
| Banu Gibson | Banu Gibson Sings More Johnny Mercer (05/19); features John Sheridan on piano, New Orleans bassist Bill Huntington, Jeff Hamilton on drums |
| Various Artists | True Blood - Music from the HBO Original Series (05/19); with cuts from Dr. John, Lucinda Williams, Slim Harpo, CC Adcock, Lee Dorsey, Allen Toussaint, Legendary Shack Shakers, Ryan Adams, Jace Everett, and others; Season 1 of "True Blood" available on DVD on May 19th |
| Professor Longhair | The Primo Collection (05/19); 2 CD collection of classic tracks from Fess |
| Jerry Lee Lewis | The Killer Breaks Loose (05/19); 2 CD collection of classic tracks |
| Clifton Chenier / Clarence Garlow | Louisiana Stomp (05/19); 2 CD set of early recordings; features Cleveland Chenier, Red Callender, Emma Dell Lee |
| Faron Young | Here's Faron Young / Occasional Wife (05/19); remastered albums from 1968 & 1970 w/ 12 page booklet |
| Paul Simon & Friends (DVD) | The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song (05/19); tribute to Paul Simon taped in 2007; w/ Buckwheat Zydeco, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Alison Krauss, Stephen Marley, Art Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, and others |
| Johnny Chauvin & the Mojo Band | Only Fools Rush In (05/19) |
| Alex McMurray | How to Be a Cannonball (MP3 Download) |
| New Orleans Nightcrawlers | Slither Slice (MP3 Download) |
| Shamarr Allen & the Underdawgs | Box Who In? (MP3 Download) |
| Better Than Ezra | Paper Empire (05/12); new studio album; first single "Absolutely Still" out now |
| Davy Mooney & John Pizzarelli | Last Train Home (05/12); rising jazz star & NOLA native Mooney teams with jazz guitar great Pizzarelli |
| Duke Heitger | Doin' the Voom Voom (05/12); NOLA trumpeter is joined by German pianist Bernd Lhotzky |
| Alecia Nugent | Hillbilly Goddess (05/12); guests: Bradley Walker, J.D. Crowe, members of Kentucky Thunder, Blue Highway, Infamous Stringdusters |
| Dr. John | Who Was Mac Rebennack? (05/12); compilation of early material |
| Larry Williams & Johnny Guitar Watson | Two for the Price of One (05/12); remastered reissue of soul classic from 1967, with bonus tracks |
| Buckwheat Zydeco | Lay Your Burden Down (05/05); guests: Sonny Landreth, Warren Haynes, JJ Grey, Steve Berlin, Trombone Shorty |
| Lazy Lester | Blues Stop Knockin' (05/05); reissue from 2001 features Jimmie Vaughan, Derek O'Brien, Sue Foley, and others |
| Huey "Piano" Smith | The Best of Huey Piano Smith & His Clowns (05/05); 20 tracks including all his hits, unreleased tracks and rarities - read more |
| Jean Knight | Mr. Big Stuff (05/05); 1971 soul classic; Japanese import on SHM-CD [Super High Material CD] |
| Louis Armstrong | Ambassador Satch (05/05); album orifginally released in 1955 |
| Kermit Ruffins | Livin' a Treme Life (04/28); guests: George Porter Jr, Trombone Shorty, Phil Frazier, Herlin Riley, the Bonerama Horns |
| Zachary Richard | Last Kiss (04/28); his first English language album in 15 years; includes a duet with Celine Dion |
| Pine Leaf Boys | Homage au Passe (04/28); Grammy nominated album now available on CD |
| Playing For Change (CD/DVD) | Songs Around The World (04/28); CD & DVD features musicians from around the globe collaborating in this ongoing project; Washboard Chaz, Roberto Luti and Grandpa Elliott are among the artists featured; read more; watch video clip |
| Wilco (DVD) | Ashes of American Flags (04/28); concert DVD takes you behind the scenes of Wilco's 2008 US tour; filmed at Cain's Ballroom in Tulsa, Tipitina's in New Orleans, Mobile Civic Center in Mobile, The Ryman in Nashville, and the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC; in offstage clips, Wilco bassist John Stirratt recounts growing up outside New Orleans and his family's musical history |
| Albert King | King Albert / New Orleans Heat (04/28); reissue of albums from 1977 & 78; "New Orleans Heat" features backing from NOLA allstars Allen Toussaint, Leo Nocentelli, Wardell Quezergue, George Porter Jr., Kenneth "Afro" Williams and Charles "Hungry" Williams (buy MP3 download of "New Orleans Heat") |
| Johnny Adams | Essential Recordings: The Great Johnny Adams Jazz Album (04/28); Rounder Records collection explores the Tan Canary's jazz side |
| Clarence Gatemouth Brown | Essential Recordings: Flippin' Out (04/28); 10 track collection from Rounder Records |
| Johnny Copeland | Essential Recordings: Down on Bended Knee (04/28); 10 track collection from the Louisiana born Texas bluesman |
| Various Artists | Jam Session - America's Jazz Ambassadors Embrace the World (04/28); jazz stars captured while on State Department sponsored tours; w/ Benny Carter, Louis Armstrong, Dave Brubeck, Duke Ellington, Dizzy Gillespie, and more |
| Billy Iuso and Restless Natives | Live at the Sandpiper Lounge - recorded live in October 2008; also see Billy Iuso MP3 downloads |
| Big Chief Monk Boudreaux | Rising Sun - guests include Shannon McNally, Reverend Goat Carson, John Lisi, Dave Easley and Waylon Thibodeaux; also see Monk Boudreaux MP3 downloads |
| Allen Toussaint | The Bright Mississippi (04/21); jazz-oriented set from the NOLA legend; guests include Nicholas Payton, Brad Mehldau, Joshua Redman - read more |
| Brian Blade | Mama Rosa (04/21); famed drummer's first recording as a singer, guitarist and songwriter; guests include Daniel Lanois |
| The Gwap Boyz 504 | Money In Gwaps (MP3 Download); debut from rap trio comprised of brothers J-500, Stickman and Young Skippa |
| Jesse Winchester | Love Filling Station (04/21); Bossier City native's first studio album in 10 years |
| Snooks Eaglin | Baby, You Can Get Your Gun! (04/21); reissue of Snook's 1987 debut album for Black Top Records; backing from Smokey Johnson, Erving Charles, David Lastie, Ronnie Earl |
| Sonny Landreth | Levee Town (04/21); reissue of 2000 album with five previously unreleased tracks from the original sessions - read more |
| Lead Belly | The Definitive Leadbelly - 60th Anniversary Edition (04/21); 3 CDs with rare and unreleased tracks, plus DVD "Talkin’ Leadbelly" with rare footage |
| Various Artists | Paramount Jazz (04/21); 4-CD box set with cuts from Louis Armstrong, King Oliver, Jelly Roll Morton, Ida Cox, Clarence Williams, Richard Jones, etc. |
| Hank Williams Jr. | Habits Old and New (04/18); 12" vinyl record with original compact disc |
| Hank Williams Jr. | The Pressure Is On (04/18); 12" vinyl record with original compact disc |
| Linda Hopkins (DVD) | Deep In The Night (04/14); the award winning actress & blues/gospel singer performs "Deep in the Night," "Everyday I Have the Blues," and more |
| Frankie Ford | Sea Cruise - The Best of Frankie Ford (04/14); 20 track reissue on Fuel 2000 label includes all his hits, unreleased tracks and rarities - read more |
| Buddy Guy | The Definitive Buddy Guy (04/14); 17 track collection on Shout Factory label |
| Black Bayou Construkt | Kingdoms of Folly (MP3) - acclaimed release from Lafayette rock supergroup |
| Cyril Neville | Brand New Blues (04/07); first release in 8 years; guests include Art Neville, Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, Tab Benoit, Waylon Thibodeaux, Johnny Sansone |
| Hustlers Brass Band | Second Line Soul (04/07); features members of Soul Rebels Brass Band |
| George Huff | George Huff (04/07); second release from 2004 American Idol finalist |
| Fats Domino | Fats Is Back (04/07); reissue of 1968 album featured guests James Booker and King Curtis, plus horn arrangements by Randy Newman; includes great cover of "Lady Madonna" |
| Fats Domino | Fats (04/07); reissue of rare album features cuts recorded in New Orleans in 1967 |
| Rockin' Dopsie Jr. | Zydeco Gone Wild (04/07) |
| John Boutte & Paul Sanchez | Stew Called New Orleans (MP3) - two New Orleans greats team up, with help from Leroy Jones, Todd Duke and Peter Harris; CD available at Louisiana Music Factory |
| John Scofield | Piety Street (03/31); with Jon Cleary, Ricky Fataar, Shannon Powell, George Porter Jr., John Boutté |
| Mystikal | Chopped & Screwed (03/31); reissue of 2004 Jive Records release |
| The Peekers | Life In The Air (03/31); debut from Shreveport pop band for Park The Van Records |
| Various Artists | SIGGRAPH 2009 New Orleans Music Sampler (MP3) collection from Basin Street Records roster; all proceeds go to the Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong Summer Jazz Camp |
| Tom McDermott | New Orleans Duets (MP3) - piano man teams up with 21 NOLA musicians on this collection; CD available at Louisiana Music Factory |
| Clint Maedgen + 9 | Open Restraints (MP3) - new EP from New Orleans Bingo! Show founder and member of Preservation Hall Jazz Band; CD available at LA Music Factory |
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Michael | The People That Come and Go (MP3) - band was named Best Emerging Group at the 2009 Big Easy Music Awards |
| Wynton Marsalis | He and She (03/24); album is centered around that eternally compelling and most elemental of subjects, the relationship between a man and a woman |
| Eric Lindell | Gulf Coast Highway (03/24); his third release for Alligator Records |
| Caddywhompus | EPs (MP3 Download) |
| Marcus Roberts Trio | New Orleans to Harlem, Volume I (MP3); piano great is joined by Roland Guerin and Jason Marsalis in a celebration of New Orleans music; CD format available at MarcusRoberts.com |
| Julian Primeaux | Flowers from My Bones (03/24); great debut from Lafayette swamp rocker; buy MP3 download from Amazon.com |
| The Geraniums | This Is About This - reissue of the band's debut album; read more here |
| Josh Hyde & the Hitchhikers | Where To Start - latest from Baton Rouge blues rocker; read more & listen here |
| Corey Arceneaux | Nu Band Nu Sound - new wave Zydeco from Corey & the Zydeco Hot Peppers |
| Paul Sanchez (book) | Pieces of Me - singer/songwriter invites the reader to share his journey from the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina to a renewed life and a new New Orleans |
| Mark Adam Miller | Ain't Life Good - debut from Covington & Nashville based singer/songwriter formerly with Deadeye Dick; MP3 download also available; read more here |
| Leroy Jones | Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze - lush romantic jazz from New Orleans trumpet great; MP3 download also available; read more here |
| Christine Balfa | Christine Balfa Plays the Triangle (03/17); 55 minutes of pure, unadulterated classic Cajun triangle from daughter of fiddle legend Dewey Balfa and leader of Balfa Toujours |
| Branford Marsalis | Metamorphosen (03/17); latest release from jazz superstar & his quartet |
| Book | Subversive Sounds: Race and the Birth of Jazz in New Orleans (03/15); book probes New Orleans's history, uncovering a web of racial interconnections and animosities that was instrumental to the creation of jazz |
| Michael P. Smith (book) | In the Spirit: The Photography of Michael P. Smith (03/11); collection from the late photographer and cultural archivist |
| Louis Armstrong & Bing Crosby | Bing & Satchmo (03/10); classic album from 1960 issued on CD for the first time (with a bonus track) |
| Johnny Dodds | Definitive Dodds 1926-1927 (03/10); collection from the NOLA clarinet great features Louis Armstrong, Kid Ory, Roy Palmer, Barney Bigard and others |
| Glen David Andrews | Walking Through Heaven's Gate (03/10); MP3 album; recorded live at Zion Hill Baptist Church in New Orleans |
| Louis Armstrong (book) | Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong (03/01); story of Armstrong's life through his writings, scrapbooks and artworks |
| John Fred & His Playboy Band | With Glasses: The Very Best of John Fred and His Playboy Band (02/24); great collection of 60's rock & soul includes "Judy in Disguise," "She Shot a Hole in My Soul," "Agnes English," and many more |
| Blind Boys of Alabama (DVD) | Live in New Orleans (02/24); Gospel legends are joined by Dr. John, Susan Tedeschi, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Henry Butler and Marva Wright |
| Eleisha Eagle | Neither Here Nor There (MP3); latest from Lake Charles piano-rock singer and songwriter |
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