World Music Network have yet another new album out that just demands attention. This time it's The Rough Guide to the Music of New Orleans and ... wow!
From the traditional torch-holders of Crescent City traditions like Dr Michael White, Earl King, The Meters and Professor Longhair, and living legends like Dr John, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, James & Troy 'Trombone Shorty' Andrews and Kermit Ruffians to bands like the Hot 8 Brass Band, Dumpstaphunk and the New Orleans Nightcrawlers, this album just delivers from the off. As well as all that you've also got great tunes from Jessie Hill, Los Hombres Calientes and Jon Cleary & the Monster Gentlemen. Monster.