| 2008 CD Releases |
| The Iguanas | If You Should Ever Fall On Hard Times (Summer 2008); recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville with producer Justin Niebank |
| Irma Thomas | Simply Grand (08/12/08); follow-up to Grammy winning "After the Rain" features guest appearances by Marcia Ball, Henry Butler, Jon Cleary, Davell Crawford, Dr. John, David Eagan, Norah Jones, Ellis Marsalis, Tom McDermott, John Medeski, Randy Newman, and David Torkanowsky |
| Wynton Marsalis & Willie Nelson | Two Men With The Blues (07/08/08); DVD & album of the "Willie Nelson Sings the Blues" concerts taped at the Allen Room at Lincoln Center in January 2007; features Willie Nelson and Mickey Raphael (Nelson's harmonica player) with the Wynton Marsalis Quartet; see concert review and photos |
| Lil Malcolm & the House Rockers | He's Back (07/01/08) |
| Treme Brass Band | New Orleans Music! (07/01/08) |
| Plas Johnson & Ernie Watts | All Blues (07/01/08) |
| 9th Ward | 9th Ward (06/24/08); debut from NOLA rapper Jamaal Williams on Island/Def Jam; includes hot single "Add Me Up" which features Nitti and Jermaine Dupri |
| Aaron Neville | Gold (06/24/08); 2-CD compilation |
| Louis Armstrong | The Big Band Sides 1930/32 (06/24/08); remastered 2-CD set |
| Dr. John | Essential Recordings - Japanese Edition (06/24/08) |
| Chopper City Boyz | Block City (06/17/08); latest from B.G. and friends |
| Tony Joe White | Deep Cuts (06/10/08); a collection of familiar hits, along with brand new tracks, all treated with contemporary beats, loops, and samples that reincarnate Tony Joe's originals into a modern brand of swampy, breathy blues |
| Lil' Wayne | Tha Carter III (06/10/08); Weezy's sixth "official" album; guests include Babyface, Jay-Z, T-Pain, Fabolous, Juelz Santana, Static, Robin Thicke, Busta Rhymes, Betty Wright |
| Lil' Wayne | Tha Carter III - Deluxe Edition (06/10/08); includes bonus of "The Leaks" album, with 5 tracks available on CD for the first time |
| Wynton Marsalis | He and She (06/10/08) |
| Various Artists | Cash Money: 10 Years of Bling Vol. 2 (06/10/08); classics from the Big Tymers, Lil Wayne, Teena Marie, Currency, and others |
| Various Artists | Funk Soul Brothers (06/10/08); ghetto classics and southern fried killers from Curtis Mayfield, The Meters, Gil Scott-Heron, Lee Dorsey, Joe Tex, Aaron Neville, Eddie Bo, Ironing Board Sam, and more |
| Dr. John & the Lower 911 | City That Care Forgot (06/03/08); Katrina-themed project is Mac's first for new label 429 Records; guests include Willie Nelson, Eric Clapton, Ani DiFranco, Terrance Simien, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews and Terence Blanchard |
| Mr. Serv-On | Life Insurance 2: Heartmuzik (05/27/08) |
| Sonny Landreth | From The Reach (05/20/08); debut from Sonny's own Landfall Records label features guest appearances from Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler, Vince Gill, Eric Johnson, Robben Ford, Dr. John, and Jimmy Buffett |
| Louis Armstrong (DVD) | Greatest Performances of the '30s, '40s, '50s and '60s (05/20/08); dazzling collection of 17 rare filmed appearances of Satchmo shows the legend at his thrilling best |
| Theresa Andersson | I the River (05/13/08); EP contains 5 new songs and two videos; pre-order limited edition version now at Basin Street Records |
| Max Minelli | The Remedy (05/13/08); rapper's debut release for Koch Records |
| Dr. Michael White | Blue Crescent (05/13/08) |
| Kenny Neal | Let Life Flow (05/06/08); after taking time off due to illness, the Baton Rouge blues great is back with first album since 2005 on new label Blind Pig Records |
| Brian Blade Fellowship | Seasons of Change (05/06/08); debut release for new label Verve Records marks the group's first recording in 8 years; drummer Blade is joined by pianist and composer Jon Cowherd (piano, pump organ, moog, Wurlitzer), Chris Thomas (bass), Myron Walden (alto saxophone, bass clarinet), Melvin Butler (tenor saxophone), and Kurt Rosenwinkel (guitar) |
| Dr. John | The Best of the Night Tripper (05/06/08); import compilation |
| Hank Williams, Jr. | Collector's Editon Tin (05/06/08) |
| Tim McGraw | Collector's Editon Tin (05/06/08) |
| ReBirth Brass Band | 25th Anniversary (2008); the mighty RBB celebrate their 25th anniversary |
| Henry Butler | PiaNOLA Live (04/29/08); piano legend's first live solo album features 11 tracks culled from performances over the last two decades |
| Memphis Minnie | Hoodoo Lady (1933 - 1937) (04/29/08) |
| Tab Benoit (DVD) | Live in Nashville (04/29/08); live DVD |
| Stanton Moore Trio | Emphasis (on parenthesis) (04/22/08); featuring Will Bernard on guitar and Robert Walter on organ |
| Tab Benoit | Night Train to Nashville (04/22/08); live album features Louisiana's LeRoux, Jimmy Hall, Kim Wilson, Jim Lauderdale, Jumpin' Johnny Sansone and Waylon Thibodeaux |
| Michael Doucet | From Now On (04/22/08); latest solo effort from Cajun music legend features guest appearance from fiddler Mitchell Reed and guitarist Todd Duke; read more |
| Steve Riley | Best of Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys (04/22/08) |
| Joe Bonsall & the Orange Playboys | Cajun Jamboree - The Essential Collection (04/22/08); noted Cajun artist's best sellers and other noteworthy recordings from the 1960's - 1980's released for the first time on CD |
| Euricka | Heavy as a Feather (04/15/08) |
| Soilent Green | Inevitable Collapse in the Presence of Conviction (04/15/08) |
| Professor Longhair | The London Concert - 30th Anniversary Edition (04/15/08) |
| Ellis Marsalis Quartet | An Open Letter to Thelonious (04/08/08); debut release for Marsalis, on his own label, Elm Records; features Ellis on piano, with Derek Douget (tenor & soprano sax), Jason Stewart (bass), and Jason Marsalis (drums) |
| Marcia Ball | Peace, Love & BBQ (04/08/08); Stephen Bruton produced; guests include Dr. John and his band, Wayne Toups and Terrance Simien |
| Kevin Naquin | Call It What You Want (Appelle-le Ca Tu Veux) (04/08/08); latest from award winning accordionist and leader of the Ossun Playboys |
| Irvin Mayfield & Ellis Marsalis | Love Songs, Ballads and Standards (04/01/08); jazz greats cover classics and contemporary tunes with backing from Neal Caine, Jaz Sawyer, and the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra |
| John Ellis & Double-Wide | Dance Like There's No Tomorrow (03/25/08); tenor sax great gets back to his Big Easy roots, backed by Matt Perrine on sousaphone, Gary Versace on organ, and Jason Marsalis on drums |
| Ernie K-Doe | Here Come The Girls (03/18/08); reissue of early 1970's album was sparked by popular British TV commercial featuring the title track (written by Allen Toussaint); bonus tracks include an alternate version of the K-Doe classic "Mother-In-Law"; produced by Toussaint with backing from The Meters |
| Zebra (DVD) | Zebra - The DVD (03/18/08); with concert footage, interviews, and more |
| Louis Armstrong & the All-Stars | New Orleans Nights (03/18/08); rare Decca album of 1950's recordings on CD for the first time features "Pops" having a blast with Earl "Fatha" Hines, Jack Teagarden, and others |
| Joe Robichaux | 1929 - 1933 (03/18/08); compilation covers the sides recorded by Joe Robichaux and His New Orleans Rhythm Boys for Vocalion in 1933, plus two 1929 recordings by Christina Gray featuring Robichaux on piano |
| Imagination Movers | Juice Box Heroes (03/18/08); kid-friendly band makes their national debut for Disney Records |
| Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong | Porgy & Bess (03/18/08); remastered reissue of the 1957 classic features the two legends covering songs from the George Gershwin opera |
| Travis Matte & the Kingpins | Hip-Hop ZydeRock (03/11/08); band drops "zydeco" from their name, and adds more rock and hip hop |
| Cedric Watson | Cedric Watson (03/11/08); debut solo CD from noted fiddler, accordionist, vocalist and member of Lafayette's acclaimed Pine Leaf Boys |
| Various Artists | Funky Divas - Do You Funk? (03/04/08); 15 classic cuts from the funkiest soul sisters of all time; w/ Tina Turner, Ann Sexton, Irma Thomas, Betty Everett, Barbara George, Tommie Young, Fontella Bass, and more |
| Wynton Marsalis (DVD) | Congo Square (03/04/08); Wynton and the JALC Orchestra (with Yacub Addy and Odadaa!) perform the composition at the 2007 Montreal Jazz Festival |
| Webbie | Savage Life 2 (02/26/08); latest from Baton Rouge rapper; guests include Birdman, Young Dro, Bun B, Lil' Boosie, Foxx, Big Head, Lil' Phat, etc. |
| Kyle Huval & the Dixie Club Ramblers | The Corner Post (Le Poteau De Coin) (02/26/08); Eunice based group plays Cajun roots music, with contributions from their French Canadian, Appalachian Mountain, and European heritages |
| Boozoo Chavis | Boozoo Chavis (02/26/08); reissue from 1990 |
| Baton Rouge | Shake Your Soul (02/26/08); reissue from 1990 |
| Baton Rouge | Lights Out on the Playground (02/26/08); reissue from 1991 |
| Various Artist | Spirits in the Material World: A Reggae Tribute to the Police (02/19/08); features covers by Jr. Reid, Joan Osborne, Toots & the Maytels, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Cyril Neville ("Wrapped Around Your Finger"), Big Chief Monk Boudreaux ("Spirits In The Material World"), and others |
| Jim Lauderdale & The Dream Players | Honey Songs (02/19/08); Lauderdale is backed by Gary Tallent, James Burton, Al Perkins, Glen D. Hardin and Ron Tutt; guests include Emmylou Harris, Buddy Miller, Patty Loveless and Kelly Hogan |
| Marc Broussard | Must Be The Water (02/19/08); five track EP features Marc's first collection of all new songs since 2004's breakthrough "Carencro."; EP is available at iTunes |
| Arson Anthem | Arson Anthem (02/19/08); debut EP from new supergroup featuring Philip Anselmo (Down, Pantera), Mike Williams (Eyehategod), Hank Williams III and Collin Yeo |
| Lee Dorsey | Funky As I Can Be! (02/19/08); 18 classics from the late great NOLA crooner, plus 8 tracks never before available on CD |
| Arlen Roth | Toolin' Around Woodstock (02/19/08); guests include Levon Helm, Sonny Landreth, Bill Kirchen, Lexie Roth and Amy Helm; includes bonus DVD |
| Little Freddie King | Messin' Around Tha House (02/14/08) |
| Otis Taylor | Recapturing The Banjo (02/05/08); Taylor assemble a stellar crew to rediscover the banjo's African roots; features noted pickers Guy Davis, Corey Harris, Keb' Mo', Alvin Youngblood Hart and Papa Don Vappie |
| OK Go & Bonerama | You're Not Alone (02/05/08); five track digital only EP; proceeds will benefit R&B legend Al "Carnival Time" Johnson and Sweet Home New Orleans; Bonerama teams with the Chicago rockers on 3 numbers from their "Oh No" CD, and covers of Bowie's "Rock 'n' Roll Suicide" and Dylan's "I Shall Be Released" (which features Johnson on vocals); EP is available at iTunes |
| Dax Riggs | If This Is Hell Then I'm Lucky (02/05/08); reissue of hard to find Deadboy and the Elephantmen debut album |
| Louis Armstrong (DVD) | The Portrait Collection (01/29/08); collection of some of Armstrong's best known performances, plus 40 minutes of interviews, 9 photo galleries, timeline, and more; see more DVD details |
| Jerry Lee Lewis (DVD) | The Jerry Lee Lewis Chronicles (01/29/08); 5-DVD box includes full length documentarry "I Am What I Am", never before seen performances, and more |
| Blind Boys of Alabama | Down in New Orleans (01/29/08); Blind Boys backed by Shannon Powell, David Torkanowsky and Roland Guerin; with special guests Allen Toussaint, Preservation Hall Jazz Band and the Hot 8 Brass Band |
| The Savoy Family Band | Turn Loose but Don't Let Go (01/22/08); line-up includes Marc Savoy, Ann Savoy, Wilson Savoy and Joel Savoy, plus Steve Riley and Drew Simon |
| Various Artists | A New Orleans Visit: Before Katrina (01/22/08); various live recordings from 2005; features Michael & David Doucet, Sammy Rimington & Michael Doucet, Uncle Lionel Batiste, Henry Gray, Sunpie Barnes & Michael Doucet, Treme Brass Band |
| Wynton Marsalis | Standards & Ballads (01/22/08); 14 classics including "Stardust," "Embraceable You," etc. |
| Johnny Sketch & the Dirty Notes | The Big Awesome (01/22/08); follow-up to 2005's "...pain, pleasure, fear and opera" ... CD release party set for January 18th at Tipitina's ... pre-order here |
| Eric Lindell | Low On Cash, Rich In Love (01/15/08); follow-up to critically acclaimed '06 release "Change In The Weather" |
| Jeffery Broussard & the Creole Cowboys | Keeping the Tradition Alive (01/15/08); debut release from award winning accordion great and former member of Zydeco Force |
| Amanda Shaw | Pretty Runs Out (01/08/08); teen fiddle phenom makes her major label debut for Rounder Records; title track was written by Amanda and Jim McCormick; read more |
| 2007 CD Releases |
| ReBirth Brass Band (DVD) | Never A Dull Moment - 20 Years of the ReBirth Brass Band includes interviews with the band, Kermit Ruffins, Keith "Wolf" Anderson, Dr. Michael White, Scott Billington and Mark Bingham, plus a Tipitinas-hosted performance by the band |
| Lil' Wayne | The Leak (12/25/07); 5-song digital only EP |
| Various Artists | Cash Money: 10 Years of Bling Vol. 1 (12/18/07); 10 classics from Big Tymers, B.G., Lil Wayne and Cash Money Millionaires; also includes unreleased Lil Wayne track & video, "The Only Reason" |
| Various Artists | World's Strongest Man (12/18/07); soundtrack to the ESPN series with tracks from Seether, Korn, Mastodon, Underoath, 12 Stones, Hatebreed, Shadows Fall, etc. |
| Birdman | 5 Star Stunna (12/11/07); latest solo release from Cash Money CEO Bryan "Baby" Williams; w/ guests Lil Wayne, Brisco, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Yo Gotti |
| Mahalia Jackson (DVD) | Mahalia Jackson 1947-1962 (12/11/07) |
| C-Murder (DVD) | The Movement (12/11/07) |
| Trace Adkins | American Man: Greatest Hits Vol. II (12/11/07) |
| Various Artists | KGSR Broadcasts - Vol. 15 (11/23/2007); collection of in-studio performances from KGSR - Radio Austin; features tracks from Subdudes, Tony Joe White, Cyril Neville & Tribe 13, Papa Mali, Chris Smither, The Gourds, Ian McLagan, Ruthie Foster, Spoon, Los Lonely Boys, The Greencards, Ryan Adams, and many more; check here for past releases of "KGSR Broadcasts" |
| Cowboy Mouth (DVD) | The Name of the Band is Cowboy Mouth (11/20/2007); first-ever live DVD from NOLA rockers |
| Various Artists (DVD) | The Best of the Jammys: Volume 2 (11/06/07); performers include Blues Traveler, Stanton Moore (with Andy Hess, John Scofield and Skerik), Robert Randolph and the Family Band with Blind Boys of Alabama, Gov't Mule, Gregg Allman, Trey Anastasio, Derek Trucks, Little Feat, etc. |
| Mr. Serv-On | Heartmuzik (11/06/07) |
| Various Artists (DVD) | Eric Clapton: Crossroads Guitar Festival 2007 (11/06/07); performers included Jeff Beck, Robert Cray, Buddy Guy, B.B. King, Sonny Landreth, Albert Lee, John Mayer, John McLaughlin, Willie Nelson, Robert Randolph, Robbie Robertson, Hubert Sumlin, Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Jimmie Vaughan, Johnny Winter and Steve Winwood |
| Britney Spears | Blackout (10/30/2007); troubled pop star returns with first new album since 2003's "In The Zone"; debut single, "Gimme More", reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 |
| Wynton Marsalis | Wynton Marsalis (10/30/07); re-issue of Wynton's debut album (Columbia Records, 1981) |
| Wynton Marsalis | Think of One (10/30/07); re-issue from 1983 |
| Wynton Marsalis | J Mood (10/30/07); re-issue from 1985 |
| Wynton Marsalis | Live at Blues Alley (10/30/07); re-issue from 1986 features Wynton and Jeff "Tain" Watts, Robert Hurst and Marcus Roberts |
| Wynton Marsalis | The Majesty of the Blues (10/30/07); re-issue from 1988 |
| Wynton Marsalis | Blue Interlude (10/30/07); re-issue from 1991 |
| Snooks Eaglin | Out of Nowhere (10/30/07); re-issue |
| John Sinclair (DVD) | 20 to Life: The Life & Times of John Sinclair (10/30/07); documentary on the poet / activist / writer / DJ; w/ appearances by John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Allen Ginsberg, MC-5, Commander Cody & His Lost Planet Airmen, Ed Moss, Andre Williams, Cyril Neville, Bo Dollis, and others |
| Hurricane Chris | 51/50 Ratchet (10/23/07); major label debut (on Polo Grounds Music/J Records) from Shreveport rapper; includes his smash hit "A Bay Bay" and his latest banger, "The Hand Clap" |
| Various Artists | Putumayo Presents: New Orleans Brass (10/23/07); classics from James Andrews, Yockamo All-Stars, Leroy Jones, Glen David Andrews, Trombone Shorty, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Dukes of Dixieland, Bob French with Kid Chocolate, etc. |
| Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (DVD) | The Complete Series (10/16/07); includes "The Christmas Show" episode which featured Troy Andrews (Trombone Shorty), Steve Walker, Kirk Joseph, Bob French, Roderick Paulin, Kid Merv and the late, great Frederick Sheppard (aka Shep) |
| Captain & Tennille (DVD) | Captain & Tennille in New Orleans (10/09/07); April 3, 1978 TV special filmed in the French Quarter; highlights include Hal Linden with Murphy Campo and the Jazz Saints and Fats Domino performing his classic "Walking to New Orleans"; Domino is joined by the Captain on "I’m Ready" |
| LeAnn Rimes | Family (10/09/07); tracks include "Nothing Wrong", a duet with Carencro soul man Marc Broussard |
| Various Artists | Home For Christmas - Voices from the Heartland (10/09/07); collection of soulful holiday classics; with Irma Thomas ("Oh Holy Night”"), Wilson Pickett, Sam Moore, Rhonda Vincent, Charles Brown, Deana Carter, Leon Redbone, etc. |
| Various Artists | City of Dreams: A Collection of New Orleans Music (10/09/07); specially priced 4 CD collection is a definitive overview of Rounder Records' New Orleans catalogue, with tracks from Irma Thomas, Professor Longhair, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Chuck Carbo, Eddie Bo, ReBirth Brass Band, Johnny Adams, All That, and many more |
| Lil' Wayne | Lil Weezy-Ana Vol.1 (10/09/07); classic Weezy mixtape gets natiomal distribution |
| Allen Toussaint | What Is Success - The Scepter and Bell Recordings (10/09/07); re-issue of his 2nd album includes bonus tracks |
| Clarence Gatemouth Brown | Bogalusa Boogie Man (10/09/07) |
| Buddy Guy | Live at the Checkerboard Lounge, Chicago 1979 (10/09/07) |
| Various Arists (DVD) | Bing Crosby's White Christmas All Star Show (10/09/07); concert film produced by the USO for overseas troops in 1958 features Bing Crosby, Louis Armstrong, Benny Goodman, Dinah Shore, Lena Horne, and more |
| Foxx | Street Gossip (09/25/07); Baton Rouge rapper from the Trill Entertainment empire makes his solo debut for Asylum Records; guests include Webbie, Paul Wall, T-Pain and Trey Songz |
| Anders Osborne | Coming Down (09/25/07); a stripped down look at the songwriter's life and love of New Orleans, post Katrina; produced by Anders and Troy Verges |
| Down | Down III - Over The Under (09/25/2007); NOLA metal rockers' first release since 2002's "Down II - A Bustle in your Hedgerow" |
| Various Artists | Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino (09/25/2007); star-studded salute features covers of Fats' hits by Elton John, Paul McCartney, Tom Petty, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson, B.B. King, Neil Young, John Lennon, Randy Newman, Lenny Kravitz, Corinne Bailey Rae, Lucinda Williams, Norah Jones, and many more; proceeds will benefit Tipitina's Foundation mission of saving the musical culture of New Orleans; read more |
| Supagroup | Fire For Hire (09/25/2007); first single "What's Your Problem" hits radio July 18th |
| Aaron Neville | Singles Collection Plus 1969-79 (09/25/07); 22 track compilation; import |
| Mary Gauthier | Between Daylight and Dark (09/18/07); follow-up to acclaimed 2005 release "Mercy Now" |
| Trin-I-Tee 5:7 | T57 (09/18/07); New Orleans trio's first CD in four years will be released on Mathew Knowles' Music World Entertainment label |
| Lost Bayou Ramblers | Live A La Blue Moon (09/18/07); taped on January 12th and 13th at the Blue Moon Saloon in Lafayette |
| Various Arists (DVD) | The Best of the Johnny Cash Show (09/18/07); highlights from the man in black's TV series which aired from 1969 - 71; features music from Cash, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Ray Charles, Roy Orbison, Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, Eric Clapton, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr, Waylon Jennings, Merle Haggard, Louis Armstrong, Tony Joe White, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Pete Seeger, Tammy Wynette, and more |
| Red Stick Ramblers | Made in the Shade (09/11/2007); Ramblers' debut release for new label, Sugar Hill Records |
| Cupid | Time For A Change (09/11/07); third release from Lafayette, LA R&B star of "Cupid Shuffle" fame has been picked up by Asylum Records |
| Grayson Capps | Stavin' Chain (09/11/2007); Ruf Records re-issues Stavin' Chain album from 1999; band featured Capps and John Lawrence; album was produced by John Mooney, who also performs on the disc |
| Crowbar | Live + 1 / Equilibriuam & Odd Fellows Rest / Crowbar - various re-issues from NOLA metal rockers |
| Terrance Simien | Live Worldwide (09/04/07); Simien and the Zydeco Experience captured live at various locations around the globe |
| Benjy Davis Project | Dust (09/04/07); latest from Baton Rouge rockers features a guest appearance by Maggie Brown; listen to samples at myspace |
| Sons of William | What Hides Inside (09/04/2007); preview tracks available at myspace; sample tracks and pre-order CD at AwareStore.com |
| Master P & Romeo | Hip-Hop History (09/04/2007); father and son team up for kid friendly rap release; guests include Chamillionaire and Silkk The Shocker |
| Joe Warren Cormier | Pure Cajun (09/04/07); remastered re-issue from Swallow Records "Encore" series |
| Christian Scott | Anthem (08/28/07); sophmore release from 2006 Grammy nominee; collection from NOLA trumpeter teams rock, soul, hip-hop and jazz, and features a guest appearance from Brother J of X-Clan; read more |
| The Subdudes | Street Symphony (08/28/07); follow-up to acclaimed "Behind The Levee" - album was recorded in Nashville in March '07 |
| Robert Fortune Band | March of the Wooden Tigers (08/28/2007); NOLA guitar whiz makes his debut for Geffen Records' Suretone imprint; full album coming soon; check him out at myspace |
| Ledisi | Lost and Found (08/28/07); major label debut (Verve) for NOLA born, California-based songstress; preview the album here |
| Various Arists (DVD) | Jazz Festival Volume 1 (08/28/07); concert performances from the Louis Armstrong All Stars, Eddie Condon All Stars and the Bobby Hackett Sextet |
| Dax Riggs | We Sing of Only Blood or Love (08/21/07); debut solo CD from ex Acid Bath and Deadboy & the Elephantmen frontman; guests include Chavez's Matt Sweeney and James Lo, and deadboy touring musicians Alex Bergeron, Adam Clement and Sean Keating; on Fat Possum Records; preview tracks here |
| Galactic | From The Corner To The Block (08/21/07); band adds hip hop flava to ther rock, funk and jazz grooves; with guests Mr. Lif, Lyrics Born, Gift of Gab, Chali 2na, DJ Z-Trip, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Boots Riley, Jvenile, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Ladybug Mecca, Nino Moschella, Trombone Shorty, Lateef the Truthspeaker, Vursatyl, and Ohmega Watts; preview tracks here |
| Lil Boosie | Streetz Iz Mine (08/21/07) |
| Various Arists (DVD) | SXSW Live 2007 (08/21/07); 18 performances from the '07 SXSW conference in Austin, TX; includes Marc Broussard ("Home"), The Bravery, Ozomatli, Polyphonic Spree, Bowling For Soup, Rocco DeLuca, Razorlight, Lee "Scratch" Perry, etc. |
| Louis Armstrong | Monterey Jazz Festival Live 1958 (08/21/07) |
| Jim Robinson | Economy Hall Breakdown (08/21/07); 1965 session features the trombonist with Johnny Wiggs, Raymond Burke, Allan Jaffe, Bob Greene and Yoichi Kimura; received 4 star (out of 5) review by AMG |
| Mahalia Jackson | Complete Mahalia Jackson Vol. 5 (1954-1955) (08/21/07) |
| Geno Delafose | Le Cowboy Creole (08/14/07) |
| Terence Blanchard | A Tale of God's Will (A Requiem For Katrina) (08/14/07); impassioned song cycle about the physical and emotional ravages incurred upon New Orleans as a result of Hurricane Katrina |
| 12 Stones | Anthem For The Underdog (08/14/07); latest from Mandeville, LA rockers |
| Zie'l | Genesis Live! (08/14/07); new release from Shreveport, LA Christian R&B vocal group; hear tracks at myspace |
| Fats Domino | Greatest Hits: Walking to New Orleans (08/14/07); 30 track CD and Digital Album includes 29 "Top 10" hits in chronological sequence; read press release |
| Various Artists (DVD) | New Orleans Music in Exile (08/07/07); documentary follows the plight of Big Easy musicians shortly after Hurricane Katrina; with Theresa Andersson, Dr. John, Cyril Neville, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Irma Thomas , Stephen Assaf, Eddie Bo, Marcia Ball, Kermit Ruffins, ReBirth Brass Band, The Iguanas, Papa Mali, World Leader Pretend, Cowboy Mouth, Beatinpath, Jon Cleary and Papa Grows Funk |
| Various Artists | The Best of Newport '57: 50th Anniversary Collection (08/07/07); 2-CD set includes "Muskrat Ramble" (Red Allen, Jack Teagarden and Kid Ory) and "Bourbon Street Parade" (George Lewis); other artists include Count Basie, Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie, Coleman Hawkins, Billie Holiday, Oscar Peterson |
| Aaron Neville | The Anthology (08/07/07) |
| Illinois Jacquet | The New York Sessions (08/07/07) |
| Young Bleed | Once Upon a Time in Amedica (08/07/07); latest from Baton Rouge rapper |
| Various Artists | Down Home Saturday Night (07/31/07); Smithsonian Folkways collection of regional and ethnic roots music, with tracks from Balfa Toujours ("Le Vieux Soulard Et Sa Femme"), Nonc Allie Young, Bessyl Duhon and Rodney Balfa ("Bosco Stomp"), Boozoo Chavis and the Magic Sounds ("Uncle Bud"), and others |
| Various Artists | Old Town School of Folk Music Songbook, Volumes 2 and 3 (07/31/07); includes two tracks from the Lost Bayou Ramblers |
| Allen Toussaint | Toussaint (07/31/07); re-issue of 1971 Scepter Records album with two bonus tracks ("Number Nine" and "Poor Folks") |
| Johnny Adams | Chasing Rainbows - The Tan Canary - New Orleans Soul 1969-1981 (07/31/07); 2-CD collection of hard to find tracks from the NOLA R&B legend |
| Clarence Gatemouth Brown (DVD) | The Blues of Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (07/31/07); re-issue; Gate captured live at the Maple Leaf on February 4, 1984 |
| G. Love & Special Sauce | A Year and a Night with G Love & Special Sauce (07/31/07); CD/DVD combo; CD features 10 live tracks; DVD documentary follows the band on tour, with 12 full length performances, including guest appearance by Marc Broussard |
| Various Artists (DVD) | A Carnegie Hall Christmas Concert (07/31/07); December 1991 performance features opera divas Kathleen Battle and Frederica von Stade, the Wynton Marsalis Septet, Nancy Allen, and the Orchestra of St. Luke's conducted by Andre Previn |
| Preservation Hall Jazz Band | Made in New Orleans: The Hurricane Sessions (07/24/07); musical and visual exploration of the history of Preservation Hall; includes early tracks salvaged from Sea-Saint Studios, along with new recordings; box set includes a DVD, unreleased tour photos, promotional photos, and more memorabilia; a limited edition version (signed & numbered) will be available from Preservation Hall and Louisiana Music Factory; read more |
| UTP Playas | Back Like We Left Something (07/24/07) |
| The Way Goners | Kickin' Up Dust (07/17/07); debut from country rockers from Hammond, LA (formerly known as the Honky Tonk Disciples) |
| Lillian Axe | Water Rising (07/17/07) |
| Jim Olivier | The Essential Collection (07/17/07); 19 of his most popular songs from his 5 Swallow Records albums and singles of the early 80's |
| Louis Prima | Jump, Jive an' Wail: The Essential Louis Prima (07/17/07); new collection gathers 26 Prima classics; also see the new Keely Smith: The Essential Capitol Collection |
| Wynton Marsalis | The Essential Wynton Marsalis (07/10/07); collection from Sony Classical |
| Noon | Walk With Thee In New Orleans (07/10/07); latest CD from Japanese jazz vocalist was recorded in New Orleans in January 2007; album was produced by Leroy Jones, who also wrote all arrangements; backing band included Leroy, with Paul Longstreth, Bernard "Bunchy" Johnson, Todd Duke, Nobu Ozaki, Craig Klein, and Alonzo Bowens, along with Matt Rhody and Helen Gillet |
| Mem Shannon | Live: A Night at Tipitina's (07/10/07); Mem and his band captured at Tip's in February, 2007 |
| Various Artists | Transformers - Music From The Motion Picture (07/03/07); movie soundtrack includes Mute Math performing the Transformers theme; other artists on the album include Linkin Park, Smashing Pumpkins, Disturbed, The Used, HIM, Taking Back Sunday, and Goo Goo Dolls |
| L.A. Blues Alliance | What A Life (06/26/07); blues super-group features Keb' Mo', Sonny Landreth, Stanley Behrens, Mike Finnigan, Baton Rouge native W.G. Snuffy Walden, Bob Glaub, Amy Keys, David Morgan, and John "JR" Robinson (see web site) |
| Marc Broussard | S.O.S. - Save Our Soul (06/26/07); Marc pays tribute to the soul music he was brought up on; features 10 covers plus a Broussard original |
| Tab Benoit & Louisiana's LeRoux | Power of the Pontchartrain (06/26/07); produced by music vet David Z (Prince, Kenny Wayne Shepherd) |
| Bryan Lee | Katrina Was Her Name (06/26/07); all new set from the blues guitar whiz; produced by Duke Robillard |
| Trin-I-Tee 5:7 | Holla - The Best of Trin-I-Tee 5:7 (06/26/07); |
| Fats Domino | Fats Domino & Friends (06/26/07); w/ cuts from Fats, Ray Charles, Little Richard, Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Richard Berry, Roy Milton, Pee Wee Crayton, Amos Milburn, Joe Liggins & The Honeydrippers, Big Joe Turner, Johnny Otis, Charles Brown |
| Various Artists | Crescent City Bounce - From Blues to R&B in New Orleans (06/26/07); remastered 4-CD box set features classics from Archibald, Roosevelt Sykes, Tommy Ridgley, Ernie K-Doe, Earl King, Little Sonny Jones, Lloyd Lambert, Roy Montrell, Bobby Marchan, and more |
| Wild Magnolias | They Call Us Wild (06/26/07); re-issue |
| Jerry Lee Lewis | Live from Austin, Texas (06/26/07) |
| Jerry Lee Lewis (DVD) | Live from Austin, Texas (06/26/07) |
| Lil Boosie | Bad Azz Mixtape Vol. 2 (06/19/07) |
| Little Brother Montgomery | Blues (06/19/07) |
| Various Artists | Music from the South Vol. 10 - Been Here and Gone (06/19/07); field recordings from the 1950's includes Eureka Brass Band and New Orleans street performers; issued in conjunction with the book "Been Here and Gone by Frederic Ramsey, Jr.; see more "Music from the South" releases |
| DJ Khaled | We The Best (06/12/07); sophomore release from superstar Miami DJ and NOLA native; guests include Birdman, Lil' Wayne, Akon, Fat Joe, T.I., Rick Ross, Young Jeezy, Juelz Santana, T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Plies, Jadakiss and The Game; includes hit single "I'm So Hood" |
| Various Artists | Nancy Drew - Music from the Motion Picture (06/12/07); soundtrack includes "All I Need" by Lafayette R&B crooner Cupid, plus tracks from Matthew Sweet, Liz Phair, The Donnas, Corinne Bailey Rae, and others |
| Robert Palmer | Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley (06/12/07); remastered import of the 1974 classic that featured backing from The Meters and Lowell George, and two Allen Toussaint covers; with bonus tracks |
| Bobby Rush | Raw (06/12/07) |
| Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong | Millennium Collection - The Best of Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong (06/12/07); remastered budget priced collection |
| Buddy Guy | Vanguard Visionaries (06/12/07) |
| Various Artists (DVD) | Hurricane on the Bayou (06/05/07); acclaimed documentary on South Louisiana's disappearing wetlands; Meryl Streep narrates; with Tab Benoit, Chubby Carrier, Amanda Shaw, Allen Toussaint and Marva Wright |
| Lil' Wayne & Juelz Santana | When the North and South Collide (06/05/07) |
| King Louie & the Rough Diamonds | Memphis Heat (06/05/07) |
| Faron Young | Country Music Legends (05/31/07) |
| Zachary Richard | Lumiere dans le Noir (05/29/07); "songs inspired by hard times and hurricanes and by the courage and tenacity necessary to overcome" |
| Zebra | No Tellin's Lies / 3.V (05/29/07); reissue of two '80s classics by the NOLA metal rockers |
| Lil Boosie, Webbie, etc. | Survival of the Fittest (05/22/07); features Lil' Boosie, Webbie, Foxx, Lil Phat, Souljah Boy, Big Head, Shell, Mouse, and more |
| Benjy Davis Project | Limited Edition (05/22/07); new EP release; full CD due out in summer '07 |
| Victor Goines | Love Dance (05/22/07) |
| Richard M. Jones & his Jazz Wizards | Good Stuff (05/22/07) |
| Donald Harrison | Kind of New (05/22/07); 2002 album features Carl Allen, Javon Jackson, Eric Reed, Vincente Archer, Kenny Barron and Christian Scott |
| Jerry Lee Lewis (DVD) | Greatest Live Performances (05/22/07); 19 unforgetable live performances from the '50s through the '70s; bonus footage includes interview with Jerry Lee |
| Telefon Tel Aviv | Remixes Compiled (05/15/07); collection of remixes culled from the last 7 years |
| Marva Wright | After the Levees Broke (05/10/07); new from NOLA blues queen |
| Master P | Ghetto D - 10th Anniversary Edition (05/08/07) |
| Ivan Neville & Dumpstaphunk | Listen Hear (2007); debut from NOLA funksters |
| Twangorama | Twangorama (2007); debut from acclaimed guitar collective of Jimmy Robinson, Cranston Clements and Phil deGruy |
| Leroy Jones | Soft Shoe (2007); guests include John Boutte and Gregg Stafford; listen to tracks at myspace; read more about the album here; "Soft Shoe" is also available in digital format at digstation.com |
| Lil Guyland LeDay | Be My Girlfriend (04/24/07); debut solo CD from 9 year old Zydeco accordion wiz; in 2006, Guyland performed at Carnegie Hall, and he was featured in the HBO special, "The Music In Me" |
| Fats Domino (book) | Blue Monday: Fats Domino and the Lost Dawn of Rock 'n' Roll (04/24/07); first ever bio of the New Orleans rock 'n' roll legend by a writer who obtained exclusive access to the reclusive artist (also available in hard cover) |
| Norman Brown | Stay With Me (04/24/07); new label for Grammy winning jazz guitarist; guests include Brian McKnight, Rick Braun and Kirk Whalum |
| Various Artists | For New Orleans (04/24/2007); features tracks from Jeff Buckley, Marshall Crenshaw, Indigo Girls, Natalie Merchant, Jayhawks, and many more; 100 percent of profits go to the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village |
| Various Artists | Putumayo Presents: World Party (04/24/07); includes a track from the late Zydeco legend Beau Jocque |
| Various Artists (DVD) | The Legendary Crooners (04/24/07); with Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bing Crosby, Nat "King" Cole and more; includes Bing & Louis Armstrong performing "Now You Has Jazz" |
| Tyler Read | Only Rock & Roll Can Save Us (04/17/07); debut CD from Shreveport rock quintet on Immortal Records label (home to Incubus and others); preview the CD at myspace |
| Moon Invaders | Breakin' Free (04/17/07); old school ska and rocksteady from Brussels-based band fronted by satchmo.com editor's two sons; preview the CD at myspace |
| Various Artists | Boogie Woogie Piano Vol 2 - The Boogie Woogie Craze 1938-1954 (04/17/07); Two CD set features Little Brother Montgomery, Champion Jack Dupree, Roosevelt Sykes, Paul Gayten, Fats Domino, and many others |
| Bob French | Marsalis Music Honors Bob French (04/10/07); with Bob French, Bill Huntington, Chris Severin, Ellen Smith, Leon "Kid Chocolate" Brown, Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews, Branford Marsalis, and Harry Connick, Jr. |
| Alvin Batiste | Marsalis Music Honors Alvin Batiste (04/10/07); first recording in over a decade for the legendary clarinetist, composer and educator; CD also features Lawrence Field, Ricardo Rodriguez, Russell Malone, Ed Perkins, Herlin Riley, and Branford Marsalis |
| Eugene Hideaway Bridges | Eugene Hideaway Bridges (04/05/07); guests include Lucky Oceans, Ian Moss, Clayton Doley and Ray Wylie Hubbard |
| Kermit Ruffins | Live at Vaughan's (04/03/07) |
| Bobby Rush (DVD) | Live at Ground Zero Blues Club (04/03/07) |
| Roosevelt Sykes | The Honeydripper's Ball (04/03/07) |
| Tim McGraw | Let It Go (03/27/07); new 13-track set features two duets with Faith Hill; first single - "Last Dollar" - penned by Big Kenny of Big & Rich |
| Toussaint McCall | Nothing Takes The Place Of You (03/27/07) |
| Baby Boy da Prince | Across The Water (03/20/07); limited edition version of debut album includes bonus DVD; features concert footage, interviews and behind the scenes clips from "The Way I Live" video shoot |
| Baby Boy da Prince | Across The Water (03/20/07); West Bank rapper's major label debut for Universal Records; includes the hit single, "The Way I Live"; guests include Junie B., Reality, Marty D., Dappa and Lil Boosie; produced by Play-n-Skills and Mannie Fresh |
| Mute Math (DVD) | Flesh and Bones - Electric Fun (03/20/07); concert video, plus bonus footage |
| C-Murder | Screamin' 4 Vengeance (03/20/07); with guest appearances from Chamillionaire, Max Minelli, C Loc, LeToya, Slim Thug, Pimp C and Gillie Da Kid |
| Fats Domino | The Original Recordings (03/20/07); budget import features 25 Domino classics |
| Pine Leaf Boys | Blues de Musicien (03/13/07); sophomore release from acclaimed Lafayette, LA band |
| Fats Domino | Sentimental Journey - Live at the University of New Orleans (03/13/07) |
| Kane & Abel | Am I My Brothers Keeper - Part 2 (03/13/07); new release from twin hip-hop duo |
| Floyd Cramer | Pop Classics - Volume 1 (03/13/07) |
| Mickey Gilley | At His Best - Volume 1 (03/13/07) |
| Various Artists | Stax 50: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (03/13/07); Two CD digitally re-mastered set featuring all the major Stax & Stax/Atlantic hit singles; with tracks from Booker T. & The MGs, Rufus Thomas, Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Mable John, Eddie Floyd, The Bar-Keys, Jean Knight, Carla Thomas, Johnnie Taylor, and more |
| Da Bricklayaz | Everyday Livin Vol. 2 (03/06/07); new from Baton Rouge rappers; features their hit single "Gas Up" |
| Jerry Lee Lewis (DVD) | Last Man Standing Live (03/06/07); concert DVD features the "Killer" performing his hits with help from Willie Nelson, Norah Jones, John Fogerty, Kris Kristofferson, Ron Wood, Tom Jones, Chris Isaak, Don Henley, Buddy Guy, Solomon Burke, Kid Rock, Merle Haggard, Ivan Neville and others |
| Fats Domino / Jerry Lee Lewis (DVD) | Fats & Friends (03/06/07); jam session of a lifetime as Fats Domino, Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles strut their stuff at the historic Storyville night club in New Orleans in 1986; available on DVD for the first time, with bonusbehind the scenes footage |
| Wynton Marsalis Quintet | From the Plantation to the Penitentiary (03/06/07); singer Jennifer Sanon featured on four tracks; CD also features a rare spoken-word vocal performance by Wynton on "Where Y'All At?"; Walter Blanding (reeds), Dan Nimmer (piano), Carlos Henriquez (bass), and Ali Jackson (drums) round out the quintet |
| Various Artists | The Mercury New Orleans Sessions 1950 & 1953 (03/01/07); rare NOLA recordings by Alma Mondy (Alma Lollypop), Roy Byrd (Professor Longhair) & His Blues Jumpers, Theard Johnson, George Miller & His Mid Driffs, Little Joe Gaines, Dwine Craven, the Silvertone Singers, Herbert "Woo Woo" Moore, etc. |
| Various Artists | Home of the Blues Volume 1 & 2 (03/01/07); import re-issue of two classic Minit albums, with tracks from Jessie Hill, Aaron Neville, Irma Thomas, Ernie K-Doe, Lee Diamond, and The Showmen |
| Various Artists | We Sing the Blues / New Orleans, Our Home Town (03/01/07); import re-issue of two classic albums from the 1960's, with tracks from Chris Kenner, Irma Thomas, Willie Harper, Aaron Neville, Ernie K-Doe, Benny Spellman, The Showmen, Eskew Reeder, Jessie Hill, Fats Domino, The Spiders, Shirley & Lee |
| Dash Rip Rock | Hee Haw Hell (02/27/07); all new from the kings of southern country punk; guests include Mojo Nixon and Jello Biafra |
| B.G. & Chopper City Boyz | We Got This (02/27/07); featuring BGizzle with Sniper, VL Mike, Hakim (Hakizzle) and Gar; see clean version |
| Various Artists | An Introduction To New Orleans Rhythm & Blues (02/27/07); 15 remastered tracks; features Lee Dorsey, Warren Lee, Willie West, Maurice Williams, Bobby Marchan, Joe Haywood, Eldridge Holmes, Willie Harper, and Diamond Joe |
| Various Artists | An Introduction To Electric Blues Guitar (02/27/07); 15 remastered tracks; features cuts by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Buddy Guy, and others |
| Sidnet Bechet (DVD) | Sidney Bechet - Treat It Gentle (02/27/07); biopic traces Bechet's journey from his birth in New Orleans to international stardom, with comments from Michael White, Wynton Marsalis, Woody Allen, and others |
| Red Rockers | Schizophrenic Circus (02/27/07); re-issue from 80's NOLA punk rockers |
| Doug Kershaw | Doug Kershaw / Mama Kershaw's Boy (02/27/07); re-issue of two Kershaw classics |
| Doug Kershaw | Swamp Grass / Douglas James Kershaw (02/27/07); re-issue of two Kershaw classics |
| Banu Gibson | Let's Face the Music and Dance (02/20/07); Banu covers songs from the RKO films of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers |
| Phillip Walker | Going Back Home (02/20/07); Louisiana guitar slinger covers Lowell Fulson, Ray Charles, Lonesome Sundown, Lightnin' Hopkins, Champion Jack Dupree, Frankie Lee Sims and others |
| Memphis Slim & Buddy Guy | Southside Reunion (02/20/07); re-issue of 1972 WB album; recorded in Paris in 1970; the two blues legends are joined by Phillip Guy, Ernest Johnson, Roosevelt Shaw, A.C. Reed, Jimmy Conley and Junior Wells |
| Clarence Gatemouth Brown | Gate's on the Heat (02/20/07); re-issue |
| Lucinda Williams | West (02/13/07); singer-songwriter channels both her emotion and restive creative energy into a startling set of songs that touch on both darkness and redemption, "The songs deal with a chapter in my life... there’s a lot of pain and struggling, but it ends with a look towards the future," says Lu |
| Clarence Williams | Clarence Williams Jug & Washboard Bands - Whoop It Up! Vol. 1 (02/13/07); restored classics from 1927 - 1929 |
| Jelly Roll Morton | The Library of Congress Recordings (02/06/07); highlights from Rounder Records' 8-CD set |
| Harry Connick, Jr. | Oh, My Nola (01/30/07); Harry and his "big band" pay tribute to the Big Easy on new Sony release; a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village |
| Harry Connick Jr. | Chanson du Vieux Carre: Connick on Piano 3 (01/30/07); another tribute to New Orleans from Harry and his big band; mainly instrumental, with vocals on two tracks (Leroy Jones on "Bourbon Street Parade" & Lucien Barbarin on "Lucious"); a portion of the proceeds from sales will go to the New Orleans Habitat Musicians' Village |
| Dr. John | In The Night: Early Sessions of Dr. John (01/30/07) |
| Sidney Bechet | Pre-War Classic Sides (01/30/07); 4-CD box set (97 tracks) from New Orleans sax and clarinet legend |
| Crowbar (DVD) | Live: With Full Force (01/23/07); NOLA metal rockers captured live at the With Full Force festival in Germany |
| Papa Mali | Do Your Thing (01/23/07); guests include Kirk Joseph, Henry Butler, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, the Golden Eagles Mardi Gras Indians, and Victoria Williams |
| Various Artists | Crescent City Soul Patrol - 22 Dancefloor Sounds from New Orleans (01/23/07); with tracks from Tavasco, Wallace Johnson, Daisy Burris, Tony Owens, Willie West, and more |
| Kenny Wayne Shepherd (CD/DVD) | 10 Days Out - Blues From The Backroads (01/09/07); documentary features Kenny with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, Bryan Lee, B.B. King, Buddy Flett, Hubert Sumlin, Jerry McCain, Cootie Stark, Neal Pattman, John Dee Holman, Etta Baker, Honeyboy Edwards, Henry Townsend, Henry Gray, Calvin "Fuzz Jones, Wild Child Butler, and more; set includes documentary DVD and live CD; a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Music Maker Relief Foundation; read more on "Ten Days Out" |
| Al Hirt | An Introduction to Al Hirt (01/09/07); 16 classics from the late trumpet virtuoso, including "Java", "Boy Meets Horn", "Bourbon Street Parade", "Tenderly", etc. |
| Sqad Up | We Here Now (01/09/07); new release from NOLA rap quartet featuring Nutt Da Kidd, Gudda, Yung Yo and Supa Blanco |
| Various Artists | Juke Joint Soul! (01/09/07); 18 remastered deep soul jewels; includes tracks from Toussaint McCall and Tommy Ridgley |
| Marva Wright | Do Right Woman (01/09/07); remastered release of Marva's classic 2nd album from 1993 |
| Little Walter | Stray Dog Blues (01/09/07); new collection of blues legend's greatest performances |
| Various (DVD) | When The Levees Broke: A Requiem In Four Acts (12/19/06); Spike Lee's HBO doc on NOLA after Hurricane Katrina; with Gov. Blanco, Mayor Nagin, Wynton Marsalis, Soledad O'Brien, Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, Sylvester Francis (Backstreet Cultural Museum); Bennie Pete & Harry "Swamp Thang" Cook (of Hot 8 Brass Band), Garland Robinette, ex-NOPD Chief Eddie Compass, and others; DVD extras include expanded interview footage with survivors & rescuers, photo montage set to Terence Blanchard's score, Spike Lee commentary, etc. |
| Hurricane Katrina Benefit CD's |
| Check out our big ol' list of 2006 CD Releases |
