"A NEW ORLEANS VISIT BEFORE KATRINA"

In April of 2005, before Katrina devastated the city, I visited New Orleans with Maureen Gosling and Chris Simon, two filmmakers who are working on a documentary about Arhoolie Records. With the help of friends Jerry Brock, Michael Doucet, Lars Edegran, and Benny Jones, we were able to film some my favorite musicians in the Big Easy. However, films seldom give you more than a taste of the music encountered and often take a long time to complete. So, I decided to release two CDs with most of the marvelous, impromptu sounds we were fortunate to catch. This Arhoolie CD 534 brings you spontaneous performances by Michael and David Doucet who also back Miss Lollypop on her unique version of "Hey! La Bas." Michael and David then join clarinetist Sammy Rimington, singer and bass drummer Lionel Batiste Sr., and guitarist Lars Edegran. The great blues singer and pianist Henry Gray is here, as well as Bruce "Sunpie" Barnes, singing and playing accordion and harmonica, backed by Michael Doucet on fiddle! Finally you get a live parade by the Black Men of Labor Social Club with music by the Tremè Brass Band, augmented on this occasion by Sammy Rimington, who has long been my favorite heir to the legacy of the late George Lewis.

trax:
1. J'ai Passe Devant Ta Porte - Michael Doucet, David Doucet 2. La Jog a Plombeau - Michael Doucet, David Doucet 3. Hey! La Bas - Michael Doucet, David Doucet, Miss Lollypop 4. Malinda - Michael Doucet, David Doucet 5. Bosco Stomp - Michael Doucet, David Doucet 6. Tasso - Michael Doucet, David Doucet 7. Creole Blues - Michael Doucet & Sammy Rimington 8. I'm Alone Because I Love You - Sammy Rimington, Michael Doucet, Lionel Batiste Sr. 9. The Blues Won't Let Me Take My Rest - Henry Gray 10. Henry's Bounce - Henry Gray 11. The Little Red Rooster - Henry Gray 12. Cold Chills - Henry Gray 13. Zydeco Et La Encore - "Sunpie" Barnes & Michael Doucet 14. Joe Pitre Got Two Women (Joe Pitre Et Deux Femme) - "Sunpie" Barnes & Michael Doucet 15. Baby Please Don't Go - "Sunpie" Barnes & Michael Doucet 16. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Treme Brass Band 17. I'll Fly Away - Treme Brass Band 18. Sing On - Treme Brass Band
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