A Bitter Battle Jun 29, 2008
The CD includes such old-time gospel numbers as "How I Got Over," "Down by the Riverside" and "I'll Fly Away," with instrumental backing by Allen Toussaint, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and others. Fountain, countered Charles Driebe, chief executive officer of Blind Ambition and the group's manager for the past six years, "agreed to record, and then later said he was ill and unable to record. He never at that time expressed any problem with the material.". (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
More of this story Jun 17, 2008
Scaggs opened with Lowdown and kept in a funky groove much of the night, playing Allen Toussaint s Hercules and easing into the ballad Harbor Lights, which veers into a Latin jam at the end. Some of the better moments of the night were surprises, some New Orleans flavor with Fats Domino s Sick and Tired, which allowed the band to stretch a bit. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Coming Attractions: The Radiators, Natalie Cole, J.J. Abrams Jun 13, 2008
N'awlins' longest-running rock band, with a lineup unchanged since 1978, drew inspiration from R&B and seminal blues, as well as local heroes The Meters, Dr. John, Allen Toussaint and Professor Longhair. Edna Gundersen. (USA Today -- Life)
PNOscan(TM) Chosen for Use at Telluride Jazz Celebration Jun 6, 2008
PNOscan was also featured at the recent New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and was used by Steinway artist Allen Toussaint who played with Elvis Costello. PNOscan is currently being used on the two Steinway pianos featured in Bette Midlers The Showgirl Must Go On, the headline show at Caesars Palace. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Winehouse who? Jun 3, 2008
Like all great soulmen, Hunter sings about love, and there are some classic moments here, such as the ska-kissed "Carina" (a sublime summer boardwalk tune) and the title track, which features Allen Toussaint on piano and vocals. Hunter the vocalist comes into his own here as any hints of imitation on previous works give way to his own lived-in feel. (Boston Globe)
Paul Weller: Style councillor May 24, 2008
Or two bounds, anyway: his treatments of songs by the likes of Dylan, Neil Young, Tim Hardin and Allen Toussaint on 2004's covers album Studio 150 seemed to reinvigorate Weller's flagging muse, and he managed to carry that energy over to the following year's As Is Now, using the same studio team on his own new material. The results were dramatically refreshing: the taut, punchy "From the Floorboards Up" was his most compelling single since The Jam's heyday, and the eclectic scope of the album... (Independent)
Concert preview May 24, 2008
Along the way, he's baffled rockers by recording with a string quartet, an opera singer, jazz guitarist Bill Frissell, Burt Bacharach and New Orleans R legend Allen Toussaint. But Momofuku should prove easier to market. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Sounds Of Summer May 18, 2008
Another unbelievable year for this free Saturday concert series in the city, highlighted by appearances by Allen Toussaint, the San Francisco Opera and Alonzo King's Lines Ballet featuring Pharoah Sanders. Get there early and stay for the whole summer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Williams plays the trombone - for real May 14, 2008
Williams, 26, also plays with the town's top songwriter, Allen Toussaint, and has been touring with Toussaint and Elvis Costello the past two years. He was snatched right out of college by the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, a mere three years after taking the instrument seriously in high school. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Film Festival Log: At Last, a Genuine Winner -- Young@Heart Apr 17, 2008
The film looks at their weekly rehearsal sessions, as they try to wrap their minds and their teeth around every from Sonic Youth's Schizophrenia to the Allen Toussaint hit, Yes, We Can Can, in preparation for a one-night-only concert. Interspersed in the narrative are a few choice music videos of the chorus members, singing numbers like the Bee Gees' Stayin' Alive. (The Palm Beach Post)
Coming attractions: James Hunter finds 'Way' to Starbucks Mar 28, 2008
It's produced by Liam Watson of White Stripes repute and features New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint on 'Til the End. "On the one hand, the sounds got a bit posher," Hunter says about the album in a statement. (USA Today -- Life)
New Costello Album: Vinyl, Digital, No CD Mar 21, 2008
Since then, Costello recorded "The River in Reverse" with pianist Allen Toussaint and supervised the first wave of his back catalog reissues through Universal. The most recent of those, "This Year's Model," arrived March 4. (Billboard.com)
Young @ Heart Movie Review Mar 8, 2008
It s irresistibly funny watching Stan Goldman and Dora B. (Parker) Morrow struggle with the lyrics of James Brown s I Feel Good and the entire group stumbling through Allen Toussaint s Yes, We Can Can. Other touching scenes in the film will bring you to tears. (Suite101.com)
American band man Mar 3, 2008
While Marsalis performed big band melodies during player introductions, Connick Jr played alongside Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Jonathan Batiste and Ellis Marsalis during the games halftime. The New Orleans-themed performances were designed to celebrate the rebirth of New Orleans post-Hurricane Katrina. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
HITTING A HIGH NOTE Feb 18, 2008
UPDATED: 2 :31 a.m. CDT, February 18, 2008. Musicians provide plenty of New Orleans flavor to spice up a big week for the city Monday, February 18, 2008By Keith Spera. (Nola.com -- Sports)
N.O. is biggest star in All-Star Game Feb 18, 2008
The NBA reserved the halftime performance for a host of famous New Orleans musicians, including singer Harry Connick Jr., Dr. John, Allen Toussaint, Davell Crawford, Art Neville, Ivan Neville, Jonathan Batiste and Ellis Marsalis, who is the patriarch of the musical Marsalis family and Connick's one-time teacher. The pre-game and halftime entertainment featured the second part of a two-pronged message the NBA sought to send the world about New Orleans. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Top New Orleans musical acts at All-Star game Feb 12, 2008
NEW ORLEANS - Some of New Orleans most famed musicians Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Allen Toussaint and Art Neville are slated to perform during the NBA All-Star game. Marsalis will perform Sunday in a pre-game show with Rebirth Brass Band at New Orleans Arena. (MSNBC -- Sports)
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Some of New Orleans' most famed musicians Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Allen Toussaint and Art Neville are slated to perform during the NBA All-Star Game. Marsalis will perform Sunday in a pre-game show with Rebirth Brass Band at New Orleans Arena. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
U2 Trumps Mariah, Kanye At Grammy Awards Feb 12, 2008
A tribute to victims of Hurricane Katrina closed the telecast and featured performances by Elvis Costello, Bruce Springsteen, Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas and Dr. John. The Stone Temple Pilots reunion first reported here last month will touch down for the first time at the Rock on the Range festival, to be held May 17-18 at Columbus, Ohio's Columbus Crew Stadium. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
It's a High-5 Night for U2 Feb 12, 2008
FOR THE RECORD: New Orleans tribute In some editions of Thursday's Times, the caption on a front-page photograph of musicians performing a tribute to New Orleans at the Grammy Awards misidentified the singer on the far left as Allen Toussaint. Toussaint did perform in the finale, but the musician shown was Sam Moore. (Yahoo News -- Grammy Awards)
NBA All-Star game to include three days of musical acts Feb 11, 2008
Some of New Orleans' most famed musicians -- Harry Connick Jr., Branford Marsalis, Allen Toussaint and Art Neville -- are slated to perform during this year's NBA All-Star game this weekend. The game is being held Sunday at the New Orleans Arena, but special events -- such as performances by pianist Dr. John and Cajun fiddler Amanda Shaw -- will be held in the two days leading up to the game. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Blind Boys of Alabama Feb 5, 2008
This time they strut into New Orleans, capturing the city's flavor with the help of Crescent City stars Allen Toussaint, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and the youthful Hot 8 Brass Band. The guests apply a swinging, horn-driven New Orleans sound to such gospel standards as "Uncloudy Day" and "I'll Fly Away." But the uncanny vocal harmonies of the Blind Boys still lead the way. (Boston Globe)
Listen Up: Willie Nelson is in the 'Moment' Jan 29, 2008
This week's reviews: Soothsaying from Mars, Shelby sings Dusty, the Walla sound and more - Listen Up - USATODAY.com. Other USA TODAY blogs. (USA Today -- Life)
Super Bowl XLII is Cant Miss TV Jan 28, 2008
Backed by a gaggle of local New Orleans players, Down In New Orleans also welcomes Allen Toussaint, The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and The Hot 8 Brass Band. Some of the highlights include You Got To Move, Down By The Riverside and Uncloudy Day. (MSNBC -- News)
Coming attractions: It's 'Quantum' leap for Bond Jan 25, 2008
First-timers Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel, Tim McGraw, Sheryl Crow and Keyshia Cole will join such hometown heroes as Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Buckwheat Zydeco, Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty and the Neville Brothers (in their first New Orleans appearance since the 2005 hurricane). Little Richard will headline the 10th fundraiser April 24. (USA Today)
2008 New Orleans Jazzfest Jan 25, 2008
Also: New Orleanians Pete Fountain, Dr. John, Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Kermit Ruffins, Walter "Wolfman" Washington and Terence Blanchard, who will team with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra to perform "A Tale of God s Will, A Requiem for Katrina.". Performing Groups Will Include Neville Brothers, Santana, Widespread Panic. (Suite101.com)
Stevie, Billy, Jimmy Join Together For Jazz Fest Jan 25, 2008
Irma Thomas, John Prine, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, Randy Newman, Bobby McFerrin and Chick Corea, the Roots, Del McCoury and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band round of the bill. Jazz Fest tickets, including a variety of VIP packages, are on sale now at the event's. (Billboard.com)
Stevie Wonder, Billy Joel join Jazz Fest lineup Jan 24, 2008
Also performing that weekend are Dr. John, Joel, Al Green, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint. The second weekend will highlight performances by Randy Newman and the rock group Widespread Panic, Trombone Shorty, Marcia Ball, Buffett, Aaron Neville, Santana and Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Blind, With A Vision Jan 22, 2008
" That time has come. The group's new album, recorded in New Orleans, has guest turns by the Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the Hot 8 Brass Band and Allen Toussaint, as well as backing by other Big Easy artists. Carter, who is blind, couldn't see the destruction from Katrina in New Orleans - but he could feel it. "The atmosphere is there, but the hope is there, too," he says. "We told them that we couldn't get a hammer and help build a house, but we could bring hope through our music. " The Blind... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Varga on music Dec 24, 2007
Allen Toussaint, May 15, Birch North Park Theatre. 4. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Photo Gallery Dec 18, 2007
Others performing on the CD include Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint, Luther Kent, who sang with Blood, Sweat and Tears and Brian Stoltz of the Neville Brothers and Funky Meters. Marshall, who was born and raised in the St. Bernard Parish section of New Orleans and only fled when Hurricane Katrina hit a little more than two years ago, was contacted by the Louisiana Music Commission to help out with the Christmas CD.. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
An American original gets his voice back Dec 12, 2007
At the same time, Helm was hosting his monthly "Midnight Ramble Sessions," a concert series that brought in musical friends Donald Fagen, Elvis Costello, Allen Toussaint and Emmylou Harris to the barn on his property. The shows helped pay his medical bills and cover reconstruction costs for his home studio, which was destroyed in a fire. (CNN -- Showbiz)
BRUNCH ON THE BAYOU Nov 18, 2007
November 18, 2007 -- In the outstanding 1982 film "Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together," Allen Toussaint offers a eulogy in song at the funeral of his friend and mentor, New Orleans piano legend Professor Longhair ... Along with highlights from that superb album, attendees at today's concert can expect a half-century's worth of Toussaint masterpieces, from early confections like "Whipped Cream" (used as the theme for TV's "Dating Game") to hits such as "Working in the Coal Mine" and the... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Costello's aim - at 1977 - is still true Nov 11, 2007
He returned to the Paramount with New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint and Toussaint's large band. He did last year's Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival with a thrown-together ensemble that included dieselbilly guitarist Bill Kirchen and de Lone, who also gave a brief opening duo performance Thursday. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Elvis Costello: 'I'll never play Britain again' Nov 9, 2007
The clincher, apparently, came last year, when Costello returned to do a BBC show with the New Orleans songwriter Allen Toussaint. Instead of according Toussaint the same respect, Costello says that the BBC asked to speak to Costello alone. (Times Online)
3 musicians, 3 styles and an amazing blend Oct 25, 2007
With Burnett leading a malleable studio band, Plant and Krauss share old and recent songs, drawing on Gene Clark, the Everly Brothers, Townes Van Zandt, Allen Toussaint, Mel Tillis and Tom Waits. It's a collection of, mostly, sad songs - tales of love betrayed - floating in their own limbo. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Listen Up: Carrie Underwood is along for the 'Ride' Oct 23, 2007
Highlights include two past-their-hitmaking-prime gems by the Everly Brothers, a pair of songs by woefully underrated former Byrd Gene Clark, tunes from the Tom Waits and Townes Van Zandt songbooks and an Allen Toussaint number previously covered by the Rolling Stones and The Who (but never as hauntingly as this). A subtle, reverb-laden T Bone Burnett production provides the finishing touches on an unlikely collaboration that works like a dream. (USA Today -- Life)
New Orleans transplant takes to city's musical heritage Oct 18, 2007
In the mid-1980s, he saw the documentary film "Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together" by Stevenson J. Palfi, which explored the playing of Longhair, Washington and fellow Crescent City pianist Allen Toussaint. "It was a life-changing experience," he said of the film. (North County Times)
Another shade of bluesman Sep 28, 2007
He appeared at the San Francisco Blues Festival in 1982, 1991 and 1996, and returns for the 35th annual edition Sunday for a set with an old friend, harmonica blower Charlie Musselwhite, and a new acquaintance, New Orleans piano great Allen Toussaint ... Lineup: Saturday, John Nemeth, Dave Alexander, Nick Moss and the Flip Tops, Eric Bibb, Billy Boy Arnold and Deitra Farr with the Chicago All Stars: Bob Stroger, Billy Flynn and Kenny Smith, Tommy Castro, Robert Randolph and the Family Band;... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Listen Up: 'Echoes' and new sounds from Foo Fighters Sep 25, 2007
Pop giants (Neil Young, Paul McCartney, Elton John) and New Orleans icons (Allen Toussaint, Dr. John) join Domino admirers from rock, country, reggae and blues in 30 loving remakes both faithful and innovative. The renditions recall the rock n roll pioneers genial charm and his musics timeless appeal. (USA Today -- Life)
Fats Domino: Walkin', talkin' and hopin' Sep 21, 2007
Goin' Home, a 30-track double disc, boasts Domino classics remade by New Orleans heroes from Allen Toussaint to Dr. John, plus such Fats admirers as Tom Petty, Elton John, Randy Newman and Norah Jones. In addition to renovating Domino's Caffin Avenue home, proceeds will fund other Tipitina's Foundation projects, including Instruments a Comin', which aids area school band programs. (USA Today)
Pub Crawls To Park For Concerts Sep 19, 2007
Wednesday, September 19, 2007 Last Update: 08:45 AM EDT. PUB CRAWLS TO THE PARK FOR CONCERTS. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Lynyrd Skynyrd, Usher celebrate Sep 9, 2007
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Allen Toussaint called the occasion "a good excuse" to see his longtime friend Mylon LeFevre, an inductee who includes songwriter, rocker, Christian music artist and minister on his resume. Rounding out the inductees were Atlanta-based jazz singer and musician Freddy Cole; the late Babs Richardson whose Atlanta-based Master Sound Studio served as a recording facility for such rock and Rnaries as Pink Floyd and Isaac Hayes; and Dr. Bobbie Bailey, a surprise honoree of... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Blown awayDid Hurricane Katrina silence New Orleans' music forever? Aug 28, 2007
Veteran musician, songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint, known around the world for songs like Ernie K-Doe's Working In A Coalmine, was one of those forced to leave. A veteran of Louisiana's long legacy of hurricanes, he weathered the storm in the Astor Crowne Plaza Hotel on Canal Street, before leaving for neighbouring Baton Rouge. (BBC News -- Americas)
New Orleans now sings a different tune Aug 27, 2007
Dr. John and Harry Connick Jr. put out albums responding to Katrina, while local legend Allen Toussaint teamed with Elvis Costello for the wide-ranging album "The River in Reverse." Jazz trumpeter-composer Terence Blanchard turned his music from Spike Lee's documentary series about the floods into a new album, "A Tale of God's Will," with the subtitle "A Requiem for Katrina." And next month, the all-star "Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino" is being released to generate more money to help... (Los Angeles Times)
'Trombone Shorty' toots New Orleans neighborhood's horn Aug 27, 2007
"There's nowhere else you can have people like Allen Toussaint, the Marsalis family and The Meters as your teachers," he says. "I can call them and say, 'I need you to show me how to lay this funk groove down,' and 10 minutes later, I'll be at their house.". (USA Today -- Life)
We Hear . . . Aug 22, 2007
THAT jazz legend Allen Toussaint will perform at Lola tomorrow night at MSG's party for its documentary on the Concert for New Orleans. Also expected: Clarence "Frogman" Henry and guitar god Robert Randolph. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Lucerne Hosts Huge Music Festival Jul 16, 2007
Along with those listed above, other performers include Bebel Gilberto, Ayo, Tiziano Ferro, Rickie Lee Jones, Starsailor, Calexico, Archive, Gianna Nannini, Candy Dulfer & Friends, Elvis Costello with Allen Toussaint Band & Horns featuring Steve Nieve. While many of the top acts take place at the KKL Culture and Convention Center, the Piazza stage holds the promise of many discoveries to be made - Jason Mraz, Ash Grunwald, Alice Jago or Morgan Finlay, and many more. (Suite101.com)
Singer summers with 'Zinzanni' Jun 22, 2007
" (Baez, not only a former Madame Zinzanni but also a regular in the audience, caught the new show, "The Royale Invitation," with Dash last weekend and came backstage to meet the new cast. "She's a very special lady," Dash says.) She makes her grand entrance belting "Lady Marmalade," the song co-written by Bob Crewe long after his Four Seasons days that has been the Labelle calling card since the 1975 No. 1 hit made the ladies. New Orleans music man Allen Toussaint produced the Labelle version... (San Francisco Chronicle)
* By George! That's not world music May 25, 2007
So he went all the way back to the 1920s in search of a purer sound, and found it in the pianists of New Orleans X people like Henry Butler, James Booker, Professor Longhair, Dr John, Allen Toussaint, and Jon Cleary ... "Especially Professor Longhair, the founder of the New Orleans Ro scene in the late 1940s who inspired so many; James Booker, whose language most influences the way I think of playing; and Henry Butler, who is the pianist I have studied the most since 1985. I'm also indebted to... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
K-Doe lives on in the Mother-in-Law Lounge May 21, 2007
His first disc flopped, Hello My Lover was a regional hit, and then 1961's Mother-in-Law, written by Allen Toussaint and punctuated by the bass bellow of Benny Spellman, rocketed to No. 1. I Cried My Last Tear, A Certain Girl, T'aint It the Truth and others were Southern sensations, but after Minit tanked, K-Doe's glory faded, and he sank into alcoholism. (USA Today -- Life)
Harry Connick Jr. May 21, 2007
Most of the songs were New Orleans-related standards in various genres -- from the local tourist board's definition of jazz ("Sugar Blues," "Basin Street Blues," "Didn't He Ramble") to Louis Armstrong vehicles ("Hello Dolly!," "When It's Sleepy Time Down South") and the funky-funky soul of Allen Toussaint ("Working in the Coal Mine," "Yes We Can Can"). Connick's thumping piano style fit particularly well in just about all of them, while his vocals were ingratiating, if not always fulfilling,... (Variety)
SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS SERVICE CONSOLIDATED BUDGET May 16, 2007
TOUSSAINT-MUSIC (Selvin, San Francisco Chronicle) -- For Allen Toussaint, 69, a musician who has spent his life in the studio and in New Orleans, living in New York and touring has been a revelation and a treat. But even though he left New Orleans in the wake of Katrina almost two years ago, he still goes back every couple of weeks while he rebuilds his home. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Heavy rain fails to dampen spirits at New Orleans Jazz Fest May 5, 2007
He is expected to perform selections from his h, My Nola album, which covers New Orleans standards associated with the likes of Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Louis Armstrong, as well as a handful of original recordings. Before his performance, Jason Marsalis said he was working on a movie with his brothers Delfeayo and Wynton about Charles uddy Bolden, the New Orleans cornetist credited with helping to create jazz at the dawn of the 20th century. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Jazz Fest marks post-Katrina blues comeback Apr 27, 2007
He is expected to perform selections from his Oh, My Nola album, which covers New Orleans standards associated with the likes of Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Louis Armstrong, as well as a handful of original recordings. Though the fest is bouncing back, Carson, Butler and others involved stressed that its rebirth since Katrina belies the struggles that remain for many of this citys musicians. (MSNBC -- Music)
Check out Jazz Fest's undiscovered gems Apr 27, 2007
The masses flock to dynasty head Ellis Marsalis, young gun Davell Crawford and beloved icon Allen Toussaint, but Jazz Fest pros take pride in rooting out undiscovered gems. Among this year's buzzworthy obscurities. (USA Today)
Jazz Fest marks post-Katrina comeback for some musicians, venues Apr 27, 2007
He is expected to perform selections from his Oh, My Nola'' album, which covers New Orleans standards associated with the likes of Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Louis Armstrong, as well as a handful of original recordings. Besides the blues tent, the children's stage is back this year, along with a plethora of mouthwatering food favorites missed last year, including fried fish Ferdinand, crawfish bisque, fried green tomatoes and alligator pie. (Leesville Daily Leader, LA)
New fun, old favorites: Mondavi Center's 2007-08 season holds a few surprises Apr 26, 2007
Also featured will be prolific pianist, songwriter and producer Allen Toussaint, who's been associated with the New Orleans music scene for decades. In terms of world music offerings, there aren't any Japanese taiko drumming groups or Celtic step dance ensembles, which have been popular in years past. (Davis Enterprise, CA)
The Edge's Gibson Les Paul Among Highlights at Historic 'Icons of Music' Sale in New York Which Raised $2.5 Million Apr 24, 2007
The night ended with a special closing performance by legendary musician Allen Toussaint, which was standing room only. About Music Rising. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Costello reissues back catalog Apr 18, 2007
He and keyboardist Steve Nieve will tour in Europe this summer with Allen Toussaint, and he's also working with Twyla Tharp on an as-yet-untitled piece for the Miami City Ballet that will be premiered in 2008. . (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Costello Revisits Back Catalog With Reissues... Apr 17, 2007
" Historian and ex- Del Fuegos member Dr. Warren Zanes will interview Costello in Las Vegas for future broadcast on the Hall s Web site at a future date. Meanwhile, Costello and his band, the Imposters, will launch a 10-date U.S. tour May 2 at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, Calif. He and keyboardist Steve Nieve will tour in Europe this summer with Allen Toussaint, and he's also working with Twyla Tharp on an as-yet-untitled piece for the Miami City Ballet that will be premiered in 2008.... (Billboard.com)
Pleasing Connick takes no chances Apr 16, 2007
to the point that it would have been unrecognizable without the vocal, and crammed so much brass razzmatazz into Yes We Can Can that the Allen Toussaint tune nearly lost its groove -- something Toussaint's tunes almost never do. There's nothing wrong with wanting to entertain. (Globe and Mail -- Entertainment)
Jazz Fest producers unveil this year's lineup Mar 28, 2007
Harry Connick, Jr., Steely Dan, New Edition and Allen Toussaint will close the festival on May 6. The blues tent is making its first post-Katrina comeback, along with the kids' tent and a number of vendors, said festival producer Quint Davis. (The Advocate)
A big uneasy warning from Mother Nature Mar 16, 2007
The film is ostensibly narrated by Meryl Streep but mostly lets these easygoing activists have their say, occasionally bringing on Allen Toussaint and Aaron Neville for musical street-cred. The film's soundtrack, not surprisingly, strides majestically. (Boston Globe -- Living)
Dupri makes awards splash Mar 11, 2007
As in previous years, a host of New Orleans native favorites will perform both weekends, including Harry Connick Jr., Irma Thomas, Branford Marsalis, Allen Toussaint, Better Than Ezra and the Rebirth Brass Band. Connick will close the festival May 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
