New Orleans Jazz Fest treated to big band perfection from Allen Toussaint
New Orleans Jazz Fest treated to big band perfection from Allen ToussaintNOLA.comI'll admit I was a bit worried that the large ensemble might make things a bit too sonically busy for someone with as subtle a stage presence as rhythm and blues maestro Allen Toussaint. But almost immediately the hard-driving funk machinery of the ...New Orleans Jazz Fest: Mojo prevailsUSA TODAYLatin star Rubio marks Cinco de Mayo at Jazz FestBeaumont EnterpriseJazz Fest: Substitute acts' mojo prevailsMetromix New YorkWashington Postall 417 news articles »
Dianne Reeves, Allen Toussaint to play Chicago Jazz Festival
Dianne Reeves, Allen Toussaint to play Chicago Jazz FestivalChicago Sun-Times2, will spotlight drummer Roy Haynes, singer Dianne Reeves and Southern piano legend Allen Toussaint. “Exquisitely For Ella: A Songbook Tribute to Ella Fitzgerald” opens the fest at the Jay Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park.and more »
Allen Toussaint, Dianne Reeves to headline Chicago Jazz Festival
Allen Toussaint, Dianne Reeves to headline Chicago Jazz FestivalChicago TribuneCHICAGO (AP) — Allen Toussaint, Dianne Reeves and Roy Haynes will headline this year's Chicago Jazz Festival. Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events announced the lineup on Wednesday. The free festival takes place on the Labor Day ...and more »
Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Ed Volker hit the clubs after the New Orleans ...
Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Ed Volker hit the clubs after the New Orleans ...NOLA.comAllen Toussaint tickles the ivories with his Jazzity Band at Snug Harbor. Dr. John headlines Tipitina's, with pianist Henry Butler opening. Around 2 am at Tipitina's, the Greyboy Allstars channel Michael Jackson. Rock 'n' Bowl has Kermit Ruffins & the ...and more »
Allen Toussaint, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington join author Ben Sandmel to ...
Allen Toussaint, Walter 'Wolfman' Washington join author Ben Sandmel to ...NOLA.comArriving about 15 minutes into Sunday's interview on the Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage at the New Orleans Jazz Fest, Allen Toussaint was just about halfway through "A Certain Girl," which he wrote and produced (under the pseudonym Naomi Neville) ...and more »