Time: 71:10
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2014
Styles: New Orleans Jazz, Dixieland, Vocals
Art: Front
01. Jambalaya Town (5:10)
02. Take A Little Trip To New Orleans (Feat. Gerald French) (4:08)
03. Still The Same (4:09)
04. Crazy Kinda (Feat. Cristina Perez Edmunds) (3:39)
05. Behind Closed Doors (Feat. Chuck Brackman) (5:17)
06. I've Got My Heart Set On You (Feat. Barry Foulon) (4:54)
07. April Fool (Feat. Cristina Perez Edmunds) (3:44)
08. Potted Hibiscus (Feat. Tom Fischer) (4:04)
09. The Day You Were Born (To Rex) (Feat. Bruce Brackman) (4:59)
10. The Ghost Of Pirate Jean Lafitte (6:09)
11. Festival Louisiane (3:23)
12. Is Your Sister Half As Mean As You (Feat. Gerald French) (4:16)
13. I Won't Be Afraid (Feat. Anais St. John) (4:21)
14. Paintin' My Apartment Blue (Feat. Cristina Perez Edmunds) (3:54)
15. Song For Anita (Feat. Tom Fischer) (4:12)
16. Philip The Jar (Feat. Cristina Perez Edmunds) (4:46)
New Orleans is the birthplace of Jazz, and the city is still a destination for both Jazz enthusiasts and for those who want to develop their own musical styles. Richard "Piano" Scott is an example of a very talented musician who has embraced the New Orleans style of jazz piano, and now it is permanently infused in his own style. The stride piano mastery of Jelly Roll Morton is clearly an inspiration to the way Richard plays, but so are the works of more recent New Orleans greats like James Booker and Professor Longhair. The result is a very spirited, exciting expression of musical mischief and joy.
Richard has called New Orleans his home since 2000 and performs nightly on Bourbon Street. This 2014 album represents his abilities, along with a cast of many great players who also spend countless late evenings in the crowded, crazy jazz halls of the Crescent City. This album captures the ability of great musicians to blend together as if spiritually connected, while at the same time, improvising musical lines and coming up with an unrehearsed freshness that is constantly evolving and changing shape.
There are some fantastic vocalists that must be mentioned as well. Richard Scott demonstrates his personal and blues-inspired approach to singing in songs like "Still the Same". Drummer Gerald French shows off his own powerful and soulful voice in songs like "Take a Little Trip to New Orleans" and "Is Your Sister Half as Mean as You". Special guest Kristina Perez knocks the ball out of the park with her talents as well. She is featured on songs like the country ballad "Painting my Apartment Blue", and the 1920's style "Philip the Jar".
What really sells the album are the songs, though. Richard is the sole songwriter, and his songs are fun and refreshing. This is an enjoyable album for anyone, and a perfect reminder of the upbeat, fun style of music musicians like Richard Scott and his band are sharing with smiling listeners every night down in the French Quarter.
Richard has called New Orleans his home since 2000 and performs nightly on Bourbon Street. This 2014 album represents his abilities, along with a cast of many great players who also spend countless late evenings in the crowded, crazy jazz halls of the Crescent City. This album captures the ability of great musicians to blend together as if spiritually connected, while at the same time, improvising musical lines and coming up with an unrehearsed freshness that is constantly evolving and changing shape.
There are some fantastic vocalists that must be mentioned as well. Richard Scott demonstrates his personal and blues-inspired approach to singing in songs like "Still the Same". Drummer Gerald French shows off his own powerful and soulful voice in songs like "Take a Little Trip to New Orleans" and "Is Your Sister Half as Mean as You". Special guest Kristina Perez knocks the ball out of the park with her talents as well. She is featured on songs like the country ballad "Painting my Apartment Blue", and the 1920's style "Philip the Jar".
What really sells the album are the songs, though. Richard is the sole songwriter, and his songs are fun and refreshing. This is an enjoyable album for anyone, and a perfect reminder of the upbeat, fun style of music musicians like Richard Scott and his band are sharing with smiling listeners every night down in the French Quarter.
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