Tuesday, May 29, 2012

The 50 must-have New Orleans recordings!

Piano Masters
1. James Booker – "Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah" – Rounder – 1993
2. Allen Toussaint - "Allen Toussaint" - Varese Fontana - 1971
3. Professor Longhair - "The Last Mardi Gras" - Atlantic - 1982
4. Dr. John - "In the Right Place" - Elektra - 1973
5. Jelly Roll Morton - "The Complete Library of Congress Recordings - Rounder - 1938
6. Fats Domino - "My Blue Heaven" - Capitol - 1990
7. Eddie Bo - "Check Mr. Popeye" - Rounder - 1988
8. Henry Butler - "Homeland" - Basin Street Records - 2004
9. Joe Krown Organ Combo - "Livin Large" - Joe Krown - 2005
10. Ellis Marsalis - "Whistle Stop" - Sony - 1993

Indians 'n' Jazz
11. The Wild Magnolias - "The Wild Magnolias" – Polydor – 1974 
12. Preservation Hall Jazz Band - "An Album to Benefit Preservation Hall" - Preservation Hall - 2010
13. The Neville Brothers - "Nevillization" - Black Top - 1984
14. The Meters - "Rejuvenation" - Reprise Records - 1974
15. Wynton Marsalis - "Black Codes (From the Underground)" - Sony - 1985
16. Los Hombres Calientes - "Vol. 3 New Congo Square" - Basin Street Records - 2001
17. The Wild Tchoupitoulas - "The Wild Tchoupitoulas" - Mango - 1976
18. Astral Project - "Big Shot" - Astral Project - 2001
19. Louis Armstrong - "Complete Hot Five & Hot Seven Recordings" - Columbia - 2000
20. Pete Fountain - "Pete Fountain's New Orleans" - MCA - 1957

Modern Acts 
21. Anders Osborne - "American Patchwork" - Alligator Records - 2010
22. Glen David Andrews - "Walking Through Heaven's Gate" - Threadhead Records - 2009
23. The Radiators - "Law of the Fish" - Sony - 1987
24. John Boutte - "Jambalaya" - CDBY - 2008
25. Lil Wayne - "Tha Carter III" - Cash Money Records - 2008
26. Down - "NOLA" - East/West Records - 1995
27. Juvenile - "400 Degreez" - Cash Money - 1998
28. Jon Cleary - "Mo Hippa Live" - Mri Associated - 2008
29. Theresa Andersson - "Hummingbird, Go!" - Basin Street Records - 2008
30. Mystikal - "Let's Get Ready" - 2000

Brass Bands 
31. Rebirth Brass Band - "Feel Like Funkin It Up" - Rounder Records - 1989
32. Galactic - "Ya-Ka-May" - Anti - 2010
33. Kermit Ruffins - "Live at Vaughan's" - Basin Street Records - 2007
34. Trombone Shorty - "Backatown" - Verve Forecast - 2010
35. Soul Rebels Brass Band - "No More Parades" - Tuff City Records - 1998
36. Shamarr Allen - "Meet Me on Frenchmen Street" - Pome Music - 2007
37. Treme Brass Band - "Gimme My Money Back" - Arholie Records - 1995
38. Big Sam's Funky Nation - "Peace, Love & Understanding" - Big Sam's Funky Nation - 2008
39. Dirty Dozen Brass Band - "What's Going On" - Shout Factory - 2006
40. Bonerama - "Bringing it Home" - Bonerama - 2006

Crooners
41. Irma Thomas - "In Between Tears" – Fungus – 1973
42. Lee Dorsey - "Yes We Can" - Polydor - 1970
43. Champion Jack Dupree - "Blues from the Gutter" - Atco - 1958
44. Earl King - "Street Parade" - Charly Records - 1972/1982
45. Mahalia Jackson - "16 Most Requested Songs" - Sony - 1996
46. Ernie K-Doe - "A Real Mother-in-Law for Ya" - Westside - 2002
47. Joe Krown, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Russell Batiste Jr. -- Live at the Maple Leaf – 2008
48. Snooks Eaglin - "Teasin You" - Black Top - 1992
49. Johnny Adams - “Heart & Soul” - Vampi Soul - 1969
50. Lloyd Price - "The Exciting Lloyd Price" - Hoo Doo Records - 1959

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