American Tunes Digital MP3 Album

American Tunes Digital MP3 AlbumAmerican Tunes is the final recording from legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint. Produced by Joe Henry, it features both solo piano recordings and others made with musicians like Jay Bellerose, Bill Frisell, Greg Leisz, Charles Lloyd, David Piltch, and special guests Rhiannon Giddens and Van Dyke Parks. There are works by Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Paul Simon, and others. The Los Angeles Times says it's "a

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who produced the record

" <em>New York</em> says it's "one of the most moving and provocative films you’ll see this year

" Mojo exclaims: "This one

” The Washington Post called it “an ideal combination of composer and performers

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marking the first time they've invited multiple new contributors to work simultaneously on one of their own albums

" It's "one of Byrne's most rewarding experiments yet

while others are composed with ample space for Hamasyan to improvise

"Every little unexpected twist shimmers with originality

" Pitchfork calls it "their most complex and compelling album to date

" The New Yorker calls it a "thought-provoking joy