| | Dreaming Down The River To New Orlean CD (1 Customer Review)
Thomas Jefferson was one of the top New Orleans trumpeters of the 1960s, a lyrical and melodic player who also sang in a style that hinted at Louis Armstrong. Unlike some of the trad dates of the era, his sessions always found the musicians in-tune and featured high musicianship in addition to spirited playing. This set, Dreaming Down the River to New Orleans (from 1962) features Jefferson (who takes four vocals) with three different groups; it is a pity that his name is not listed as leader, for he is the star throughout. Jefferson performs four numbers in a sextet with trombonist Jim Robinson (in peak form), clarinetist Louis Cottrell, pianist Lester Santiago, bassist Jerry Adams, drummer Paul Barbarin, and four others with Barbarin in a group featuring trombonist Frog Joseph and clarinetist Sam Dutrey. Sister Elizabeth Eustis and a choir sing on "Just A Closer Walk With Thee." The remainder of the set has Jefferson in an excellent octet with Joseph and both Cottrell and Raymond Burke on clarinets. Overall, the ensembles are clean but exciting, the solos are concise and meaningful, and Jefferson's playing is quite enjoyable, clearly inspiring the other players. A gem. ~ Scott Yanow
This CD reissue combines two long-out-of-print LPs from the Southbound label: "Dreaming Down The River To New Orleans" and "Shades Of New Orleans." It features Thomas Jefferson, Jim Robinson, Frog Joseph, Raymond Burke, Louis Cottrell, Sam Dutrey, Stanle
2 LPs on 1 CD: DREAMING DOWN THE RIVER TO NEW ORLEANS (1992)/SHADES OF NEW ORLEANS (1986).
Personnel includes: Thomas Jefferson, Jim Robinson, Frog Joseph, Raymond Burke, Louis Cottrell, Sam Dutrey, Stanley Mendelson, Lester Santiago, Joe Coprano. Placide & Jerry Adams, Paul Barbarin, Monk Hazel, Sister Elizabeth Eustis & Her Choir.
Personnel: Thomas Jefferson (vocals, trumpet); Sister Elizabeth Eustis (vocals); Joe Capraro (guitar); Sam Dutrey, Louis Cottrell, Jr., Raymond Burke (clarinet); Frog Joseph, Jim Robinson (trombone); Chink Martin (tuba); Lester Santiago, Stan Mendelson (piano); Monk Hazel, Paul Barbarin (drums).
Recording information: 1962. Dreaming Down The River To New Orlean Music Dreaming Down The River To New Orlean Songs | 1. | Dreaming on the River |
| 2. | Blues for Paul |
| 3. | Paper Doll |
| 4. | Fidgety Feet |
| 5. | Bourbon Street Parade |
| 6. | Just a Closer Walk With Thee |
| 7. | Apple Blossom Time |
| 8. | Lazy River |
| 9. | Moose Parade |
| 10. | Why Should I Cry Over You |
| 11. | While We Danced at the Mardi Gras |
| 12. | Over the Waves |
| 13. | Sensation Rag |
| 14. | Pallet on the Floor |
| 15. | Just a Little While to Stay Here |
| 16. | Now Is the Hour |
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