Dr Michael White Jazz From The Soul Of New Orleans CD

Clarinetist/educator Dr. Michael White doggedly insists on the fresh creative potential of the very earliest jazz, and on this record he makes the case eloquently. Playing standards, crafty originals, and public domain spirituals, White emphasizes the polyglot nature of the New Orleans jazz heritage. The Spanish tinge of "Martinique" and "Calypso Girl," the gospel strains of "In the Beautiful Garden of Prayer," the good-time swing of "Fidgety Feet": White's fluttering, soulful clarinet directs it all, and his group responds with spirited, back-to-basics improvisation. (Thais Clark's bawdy vocal on "Horn Man Blues" is priceless.) One can hear echoes of White's old-but-new concept on more modern albums like Ted Nash's Sidewalk Meeting. ~ David R. Adler

Clarinetist Dr. Michael White presents his second Basin Street album, a lively collection of traditional jazz standards & originals that demonstrate White's commitment to both preserving & expanding the jazz style of his native city. Driving rhythms, col

Recorded at Piety Street Studios, New Orleans, Louisiana in February 2001. Includes liner notes by Dr. Michael White.

Personnel: Dr. Michael White (clarinet); Greg Stafford (vocals, trumpet); Thais Clark, Juanita Brooks (vocals); Detroit Brooks (guitar, banjo); Kerry Lewis (violin, bass violin, tuba); Clyde Kerr (trumpet); Lucien Barbarin (trombone); Steve Pistorius, Rickie Monie (piano); Herman Lebeaux (drums, percussion).

Audio Mixer: Mark Bingham.

Liner Note Author: Dr. Michael White .

Recording information: Piety Street, New Orleans, LA (02/16/2002-02/23/2002).

Photographer: Donn Young.

Arranger: Dr. Michael White .

Personnel includes: Dr. Michael White (arranger, clarinet); Juanita Brooks, Thais Clark (vocals); Gregory Stafford (trumpet); Lucien Barbarin (trombone); Rickie Monie (piano); Detroit Brooks (banjo); Herman Lebaux (drums).