![]() ![]() ![]() There are two very good and pointed vocal contributions from Norah Jones (singing Randy Newman's I Think It's Gonna Rain Today) and Diana Krall (a rousing version of Basin Street Blues). Blanchard's extended solo has a directness, passion and elegance that seems entirely appropriate to the cause. However, the outstanding track is Over There, performed by trumpeter Terence Blanchard and composed by his bassist Derrick Hodges. Taken in the right spirit, this is an uplifting programme of music, from gospel to mainstream via revivalist exercises such as Wynton Marsalis's version of Dippermouth Blues and Marcus Roberts' spirited version of New Orleans Blues (Jelly Roll Morton), with big, Mingus-like bass from Rodney Jordan. ![]() Higher Ground is a live recording of a concert held at Frederick P Rose Hall at the Lincoln Center in New York. G iven New Orleans' musical importance in the history of jazz, and therefore blues, rock'n'roll, soul and more, it is not surprising that musicians were quick to band together in fundraising support. ![]()
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