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...it seems like something like this would have been done already, right? I mean, the idea is simple: Plop Allen Toussaint down at a piano in front of a lively but appreciative audience and let him loose. The result is positively charming for the casual listener, an invaluable history lesson for the neophyte, and an absolute master class in New Orleans R&B for the dedicated.Do we really need to go into the backstory? Toussaint is a titan of New Orleans soul/R&B, writing, producing, and arranging a seemingly endless stream of classics hits for way too many artists to list here...his impact on popular music is vast, but much of it bears the name of others. He always seemed content to work in the shadows and let the spotlight shine elsewhere. He was coaxed into a solo career in the late '60s and '70s, as documented by Rhino Handmade's "Complete Warner Recordings" set...Over the years, Toussaint's own records have been hit-or-miss for me: His voice isn't capable...
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| Author: Joseph P. Frey "JPF" - .. | I have only watched the DVD at this point but what I saw is terrific. I believe the CD adds 4 additional songs. My wife and I saw Mr. Toussaint at Joe's Pub a number of years ago and we loved it. However, he was not doing the additional narration to Southern Nights that he does on the DVD. That alone is worth the price of admission. The narration explains how the song came about and what was important to him growing up. We were riveted during that segment. The music is timeless and his piano playing is a joy to listen to. Another musical treasure from a master. | 9 | |
| Author: Sound/Word Enthusiast (R.. | ...it seems like something like this would have been done already, right? I mean, the idea is simple: Plop Allen Toussaint down at a piano in front of a lively but appreciative audience and let him loose. The result is positively charming for the casual listener, an invaluable history lesson for the neophyte, and an absolute master class in New Orleans R&B for the dedicated.Do we really need to go into the backstory? Toussaint is a titan of New Orleans soul/R&B, writing, producing, and arranging a seemingly endless stream of classics hits for way too many artists to list here...his impact on popular music is vast, but much of it bears the name of others. He always seemed content to work in the shadows and let the spotlight shine elsewhere. He was coaxed into a solo career in the late '60s and '70s, as documented by Rhino Handmade's "Complete Warner Recordings" set...Over the years, Toussaint's own records have been hit-or-miss for me: His voice isn't capable... | 11 | |
| Author: music freak "leoo" (Phil.. | Put Allen in a room...with a intimate audience, have him sing his favorites from 40 years of songwriting - throw in a story or two, and it adds up to a great hour.Stripped down genius - guaranteed to hold your attention. Just a man and his piano.My only irritation is that I didn't buy the deluxe edition, as it just seems the CD ended too early | 8 | |
