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Back To My Roots

by Leroy Jones

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1.
The Sea Horse 06:27
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2.
Hangin' Out With the Band 04:46
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3.
Pennies From Heaven 04:14
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4.
Georgia On My Mind 04:50
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5.
C Jam Shuffle 05:34
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6.
Leroy's Special 05:35
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7.
KT & Me 07:28
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8.
Sweeter Than A Summer Breeze 04:57
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9.
Tea For Two 06:34
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10.
Minor Bash 04:42
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11.
Parlor For the Crawlers 05:15
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12.
ReBirth Shuffle 06:09
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13.
When the Saints Go Marchin' In 07:19
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about

"It's been 6 years since my last recording as a leader. Finally, with the help of some of New Orleans' finest musicians, I'm able to present you with a new CD, one I would like to call "Back To My Roots." My roots stem back years ago to marching, concert and stage band days at St. Leo The Great Elementary School, St. Augustine High School and to many hours of wood shedding in my parents garage at 1316 St. Denis Street. With this disc, my 3rd solo recording, I want to try to take you on a journey through my musical toots. I'm calling it "Back To My Roots" because I've included some numbers within the brass band format. I was introduced to New Orleans brass band music and traditional jazz by Danny Barker when I was 13 years old. He was helping the pastor of his church, the Fairview Baptist Church, organize a brass band or youth group for youngsters who either played a musical instrument or might be interested in playing one, in the Fairview Band. From playing jazz on the streets in marching bands and brass bands, to performing within the small ensemble context, I, and the gifted musicians who have joined me in making this recording, want to give you a good set of swinging, soulful music filled with variety and joy, music that will make you want to smile, pat your feet, get up and dance, just relax, or jump and shout!" Leroy Jones

credits

released April 1, 2002

Album Credits
Leroy Jones - trumpet / flugelhorn / vocals
Craig Klein - trombone
Paul Longstreth - piano
Mitchell Player - bass
Gerald French - drums

Ozaki Nobumasa - bass (tracks 4 & 5)
Alonzo Bowens - tenor sax / clarinet (tracks 2, 4, 6, 11 & 12)
Big Chief Smiley Ricks - congas (track 7)
Jeffrey Hills - sousaphone (tracks 2, 6, 11 & 12)
Kerry Hunter - snare drum (tracks 11 & 12)
Cayetano Hingle - bass drum (tracks 11 & 12)
Benny Jones, Sr. - snare drum (tracks 2 & 6)
"Uncle" Lionel Batiste, Sr. - bass drum (tracks 2 & 6)

All songs arranged by Leroy Jones.
Recorded & mixed in New Orleans, LA at Word of Mouth Recording Studio April 16th, 17th & 18th, 2002 by Tim Stambaugh.
Mastered at Factory Masters by Joe Doherty.
Produced by Leroy Jones.
Art Direction by Leroy Jones.
Photography by Katja Toivola.
Graphic Design by Katja Toivola.

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The legendary jazz trumpeter Leroy Jones is known to music lovers as the "keeper of the flame" for traditional New Orleans jazz and to critics as one of the top musicians ever produced by the Crescent City.

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