Allen Toussaint – The Bright Mississippi

Guardian“Not yet reviewed”

The Times“Heritage hangs heavier...” The musical cutting edge long ago upped sticks and left New Orleans, but albums such as this serve to remind us how much pop across the Western world owes to the hurricane-menaced old place...

The Independent“A virtuoso piano stylist...” Allen Toussaint is the jewel in New Orleans's crown, not merely the most distinctive of soul songwriter/producers, but a virtuoso piano stylist with an unparalleled knowledge of the city's musical development...

The Telegraph“Not yet reviewed”

allmusic“This wonderful music is rich and multi-layered...” Everybody has a little bit where they shine, but this is thoroughly Toussaint's showcase, a place where he can ease back and string together New Orleans jazz and R&B in his own elegant fashion...

Uncut“Not yet reviewed”

BBC“An album that shows a new old side to an American original...” Both confident and relaxed, familiar tunes made over with characterful arrangements that suggest that while Toussaint may have made his living playing rock, rhythm and blues, something of old Orleans is in his blood...

Financial Times“Not yet reviewed”

Pitchfork“Not yet reviewed”

Drowned In Sound“Not yet reviewed”