Deacon John's Jump Blues [ENHANCED] [LIVE]

Deacon John Moore

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 10, 2003)
• Original Release Date: 2003
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Enhanced, Live
• Label: Image Entertainment
• ASIN: B000092ZKU
• Also Available in: DVD Audio  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #163,416 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description

A sizzling roster of New Orleans musicians and featured performers salutes the "jump blues" tunes of the '50s and '60s, a big band/rhythm hybrid which formed the bridge between World War II era big band swing and early rock 'n' roll. A professional musician for 40 years, Deacon John has performed on countless seminal recordings and now preserves his legacy forever with this dazzling concert, a celebration of joy, spiritual uplift and toe-tapping music you'll savor again and again! Songs: Big Chief, Jumpin' in the Morning, Go On Fool, Someday, Losing Battle, Let the Good Times Roll/Feel So Good, Piece of My Heart, Lipstick Traces on a Cigarette, Jesus Is on the Main Line, Tipitina, No Buts, No Maybes, I Didn't Want to Do It, Any Day Now, Stagger Lee

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deacon John's New Orleans R&B Tribute Jumps All Day Long, October 19, 2003

By	R. Weinstock (Falls Church, VA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Deacon John Moore is a veteran of the New Orleans music scene including a period when he was one of the regulars in the studio band at the legendary Cosimo's studio. More recently he has worked as a guitarist, vocalist and bandleader. A few years back, there was cd of him performing live at JazzFest doing fiery renditions of songs associated with B.B. King, Elmore James and others. He has a new recording, "Deacon John's Jump Blues, Music From the Film" (Vetter Communications)? that is also accompanied by a dvd of a live concert and a documentary film. This project has him perform a number of classic numbers with the assistance of pianists Davell Crawford, Dr. John, Henry Butler and Allen Toussaint, bassists Chris Severin and Deacon John's brother Charles Moore, drummers Herlin Riley and Shannon Powell, saxophonist Amadee Castanell and legendary arranger Wardell Querzegue. There are featured spots for the Zion Harmonizers and vocalist Teedy Boutté. From the opening notes of Ray Charles' aptly named "Jumpin' in the Morning," where Deacon John's ebullient vocal captures the sound of the classic fifties' Genius to the closing solo piano feature for Davell Crawford, "Nobody Knows You When Your Down and Out" (which Deacon John sings strongly on the second track)? this is a joyous celebration of the New Orleans musica. Deacon John's spirited covers of The Spiders "I Didn't Want to Do It", Smiley Lewis' Someday and a medley of "Hook Line and Slinker" with "Go On Fool," and Jimmy Liggins' "Going Back to New Orleans" are sung with conviction and joy. Even more impressive is his tribute to Johnny Adams, singing the Tan Canary's "A Losing Battle" (written by Dr. John)?. With Teedy Boutté he does a medley of Shirley and Lee songs ("Let the Good Times Roll" and "Feel So Good")? and then she does a marvelous rendition of "Piece of My Heart" based on the classic original Erma Franklin recording. The Zion Harmonizers contribute a stirring "Jesus is on the Main Line" and Dr. John does a lovely solo rendition of "Tipitina." This music is wonderful as Querzegue has produced wonderful arrangements for this session, the studio bands are terrific with special kudos directed at the rhythm sections and the vocalists show their love for the music with these performances. The only possible quibble might be the relatively short playing time but I have repeatedly listened to this since I bought it.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Deacon John needs to be heard...., August 26, 2003

By	"eacmartin" (Baton Rouge, LA USA) - See all my reviews

This CD delivers the essence of Louisiana! Deacon John's energy is addictive! The whole ensemble of performers is incredible. This CD flows so well - each song is filled with great lyrics and music. I love every track - it is the type of CD that is great to listen to alone or for a party. Deacon John's Jump Blues will never sound dated or dull it sucks you in and impresses you everytime it plays! This CD is a must have for all ages!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars OLD TIME ROCK AND ROLL, November 22, 2003

By	Joseph Reitano (saylorsburg, Pennsylvania USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST CD'S EVERY ASSEMBLED. DEACON JOHN IS ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIC----FATS DOMINO IS STILL GREAT --WITH A GREAT STYLE BUT THE DEACON IS THE KING-----IF YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE A DIFFERENT PERSON WITH A BETTER OUTLOOK ON LIFE AFTER HEARING THIS CD YOU BETTER TALK TO DR. PHIL