The Dirty Dozen Brass Band's Columbia Records debut, "The New Orleans Album," brought their explosive, genre-bending brass sound to a major label for the first time. This record is a definitive statement of their ability to blend raw street energy with sophisticated arrangements.
- Produced by John Medeski, "The New Orleans Album" was the first of two albums the band recorded for Columbia Records.
- The album features guest appearances from R&B singer Frankie Smith and the legendary Dr. John.
- In 1991, "The New Orleans Album" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Folk Album.
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band are a New Orleans institution, widely recognized for their groundbreaking fusion of traditional NOLA brass band music with funk, jazz, and soul. This 1990 album found them at a creative peak, following a string of influential independent releases and just before their music began to reach a wider audience.
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