Depew,Art & His Jazz Band - Bourbon Street Dixieland Band - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Preservation Hall Jazz Band - Marching Down Bourbon Street [COMPACT DISCS] date 01/01/2001

Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit and beating heart of New Orleans with the Basin Street Six. From the lively streets of the French Quarter through the city's sultry late night bars and all the way along the banks of the Mississippi, the infectious rhythms and joyful melodies of Dixieland jazz fill the air. On this album, the Six deliver an exhilarating insight into the essence of the city's vibrant jazz scene and invite you to join them on a spirited exploration brimming with masterful improvisation and toe-tapping rhythm. Whether you're a seasoned jazz enthusiast or new to the genre, this album is a must-have addition to your collection. The combined talent and chemistry of the ensemble, their virtuosity and improvisational prowess are evident in every beat, effortlessly trading melodies, calling and responding to one another with a synergy that is both captivating and infectious.

Along with Johnny Dodd's and Sidney Bechet, Jimmie Noone is regarded as one of the greatest jazz clarinetists of the early part of the 20th Century and was a big influence on later clarinetists Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and others. Trombonist Edward InchKidInch Ory led one of the most influential bands to come out of New Orleans and counts Louis Armstrong and Sidney Bechet among his alumni. From the mid 1940's to the early 1960's, Ory and Noone joined forces to lead one of the top New Orleans style bands of the period and were an important factor in reviving interest in New Orleans jazz. These classic recordings stand as a testament to that era. All selections have been newly re-mastered.