Track Listing

1. Bourbon Street Parade
2. Basin Street Blues
3. Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
4. Milenburg Joys
5. You Are My Sunshine
6. Burgundy Street Blues
7. When It's Sleepy Time Down South
8. Royal Garden Blues
9. Do You Know What It Means (to Miss New Orleans)
10. Just a Closer Walk with Thee
11. When the Saints (Go Marching In)

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #151448 in Music
• Released on: 2007-04-10
• Number of discs: 1

Album Description
Marsalis Music continues its limited edition Honors Series with a focus on the diverse styles encompassed by the vast tradition of New Orleans. Marsalis Music Honors Bob French places drummer and traditional jazz stalwart Bob French at the head of a band where some of the city's favorite sons (including Harry Connick, Jr. and producer Branford Marsalis) and new stars Kid Chocolate and Trombone Shorty enliven eleven jazz classics. The Honors Series, which has received a number of accolades (including a 10-Best pick in The New Yorker) for its focus on veteran artists who have not received their due in multi-generational ensembles, continues to feature the distinctive cover art of photographer Lou Jones.

Customer Reviews

Love Bob French
I frequently listen to Bob's radio show on WWOZ in New Orleans and I enjoy having a collection of his work. I especially appreciate "Bourbon Street Parade" and "When the Saints Go Marching In." He collected a great group of talented musicians for this CD and they all shine.

New Orleans Jazz
This and the other Marsallis CDs based in New Orleans are great. They capture the spirit and sound of the New Orleans we all love, pre Katrina, and continuing the spirit.

The Real Deal for jazz drummers
I've spent some time recently with John Riley's "Jazz Workshop" book. In it he has some examples of how second line drumming could fit into the vocabulary. It's great stuff. But if you really want the New Orleans flavor in your playing, check out Bob French. It's the real thing, and the taste can add a lot to your playing. Gotta love it!