Preservation: An Album to Benefit Preservation Hall and the Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program
May 27th, 2010 by gcunniff
Check Our Catalog“An homage to one of the longest-running musical institutions in the country and the important place it holds in keeping New Orleans jazz alive…as well as one heck of a great listen. Standout numbers come from artists like Chicago indie stalwart Andrew Bird, who delivers a loose and rambling version of “Shake It and Break It,” and singer/songwriter Ani DiFranco, who imbues the old-time standard “Freight Train” with a swinging confidence. Country legend Merle Haggard is a pure delight on the laid-back and bluesy “Basin Street Blues,” as are Del McCoury, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Angélique Kidjo, and Steve Earle, among others, on their respective tracks.” –All Music Guide