Tim Laughlin - Blue Orleans (1996)

Tracklist

01. Farewell Blues
02. Blue Orleans
03. Limehouse Blues
04. King Of The Mardi Gras
05. Buddy Bolden's Blues
06. Palesteena
07. Savoy Blues
08. Lonesome
09. Panama

On this CD, clarinetist Tim Laughlin sought to stretch the boundaries of New Orleans jazz a bit. With the exception of two originals ("Blue Orleans" and "King of the Mardi Gras"), the material is generally quite familiar, but Laughlin's arrangements utilize larger groups than usual, sometimes including two trumpets, two trombones and (on Sidney Bechet's "Lonesome") a few strings. In addition to Laughlin, the main soloist is the exciting cornetist Connie Jones; highlights include "Farewell Blues," "Palesteena" and "Panama." A fun set of high-quality trad jazz.

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