The Bright Mississippi
by Allen Toussaint
  • Record Label: Nonesuch
  • Release Date: Apr 21, 2009
Metascore
83

Universal acclaim - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Q Magazine
    60
    He's a terrific piano player, a gift put to exquisite use on this collection of old jazz standards. [Jun 2009, p.132]
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#33 Best Album of 2009

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User Score
8.3

Universal acclaim- based on 6 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. MartinCSJ
    May 2, 2012
    9
    This is a great album because of its mix of traditional and modern approaches to the new orleans jazz idiom. Really swings and smokesThis is a great album because of its mix of traditional and modern approaches to the new orleans jazz idiom. Really swings and smokes throughout and is just plain fun to listen to.… Full Review »
  2. MarkS
    Jun 21, 2009
    9
    My honey and I honeymooned in New Orleans, and we recently purchased this CD, and it sounded so good as we drove around in the rain.
  3. BradleyP
    May 14, 2009
    10
    I don't give out 10s very easily, but this is simply one of the most joyous and listenable jazz recordings I have heard in many years. I don't give out 10s very easily, but this is simply one of the most joyous and listenable jazz recordings I have heard in many years. Fantastic nuance, gorgeous tone, delicious interplay and above all impeccable taste. Repeat listens just give more and more, and it doesn't get better than that. Toussaint has assembled an all-star cast, but it is his vision, his history and his gigantic piano sound that steers this album. If I'd seen this performed live, I could die a happy man right on the spot.… Full Review »
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