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Jun 9, 2016He was an American original, and American Tunes functions as a lovely coda to a legendary career.
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MojoJun 6, 2016Producer Joe Henry complements Toussaint with respectful production and respected guests including Charles Lloyd, Van Dyke Parks and the thrilling trilling of Rhiannon Giddens. [Jul 2016, p.94]
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Jun 27, 2016Not all of those styles may be represented on this collection, but the love of the craft is contained within each note presented.
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Jun 27, 2016A step left of center yet still striking familiar chords right on time, Allen Toussaint show us his understated brilliance one final time.
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Jun 22, 2016On American Tunes, the funky-elegant balance is often tilted toward the latter, which may surprise, and even disappoint, some listeners.
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Q MagazineJun 6, 2016[A] wonderful album of covers showcasing his mastery of pianistic romance, witticism and flourish. [#361, p.116]
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Jun 27, 2016With elegance and grace, Toussaint was a national treasure to the very end.
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Jun 8, 2016Several tracks feature Mr. Toussaint alone at the piano, and they’re reminders of the regional traditions he elegantly upheld.
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Jun 6, 2016His final studio album proves an affecting swansong from the late New Orleans composer, producer, pianist and legend. Here Toussaint treats jazz classics by Fats Waller, Billy Strayhorn, Bill Evans and others to his intricate yet funky piano skills.
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UncutJun 6, 2016Toussaint masterfully irons oout the kinks and the dissonances from the city's music. [Jul 2016, p.77]