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Time warp

T. Bekken | Austmarka Norway | 06/07/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This magnificent live recording of the great New Orleans pianist Tuts Washington is a classic in every sense of the word. The music is of the highest quality; the setting - on stage at Tipitina's - is historically, culturally and historically pivotal....and,the ambience is about as funky as it is possible to get. The sound quality is far from hi-fi. Washington performs on an old, beat-up piano which is seriously out of tune, but that only adds to the atmosphere, and enhances the listening experience. In many ways, this record is far better than the "...Piano Professor" cd from Rounder, especially when the elements mentioned above are taken into consideration. Listening to this cd is like taking a giant leap into a lost period in time - which still is close enough in history to have shaped the rest of New Orleans music in fundamental ways. This is a recording to cherish. The fact that it is once more available gives reason to celebrate. Beer, anyone?"