Riotous New Orleans trad jazz here from Wynton's brother lively trombonist Delfeayo Marsalis on a terrific release that ranges around and simply flies. Among the delights are a lit up inside muted wah-wah melody line version of 'Mardi Gras Mambo,' a Frankie Adams and Lou Welsch song that goes back to the 1950s when it was covered by the Hawketts and later in the 70s received The Meters seal of approval on Fire in the Bayou. There's also a rollicking treatment of Allen Toussaint classic 'Big Chief' bustling to fantastically responsive horns doing call and response. Personnel includes Branford Marsalis, Marvin "Smitty" Smith and Glen David Andrews. Delfeayo Marsalis, photo: YouTube still
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