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Allen Toussaint
Happy Times In New Orleans - The Early Sessions 1958-1960

Compil. 2011 on Soul Jam Records label
R&B/Soul (Rhythm’n’Blues)

Recorded in Cosimo Matassa studio, New Orleans, Louisiana between 1958 and 1959, except Allen & Allen tracks (3, 16 & 17) recorded in New Orleans, Louisiana, 1960. Original recordings produced by Danny Kessler These sensational recordings also feature a virtual who's who of fabulous musicians from the Crescent City scene, including Alvin "Red" Tyler, Justin Adams, Roy Montrell, Frank Fields and Charles "Hungry" Williams, among others. Contains 16-page booklet including rare photos, vintage memorabilia, detailed liner notes and more. NB: Alvin "Red" Tyler is miscredited as Alvin "Red" Taylor

     
Musicians
PortraitAllen Toussaint p, voc, 1938-2015 US
piano, organ, vocals, album by, written by
PortraitAlvin Tyler ts, 1925-1998 US
baritone saxophone, written by
PortraitFrank Fields b, 1914-2005 US
bass
PortraitMelvin Lastie tr, cor, 1930-1972 US
cornet
PortraitCharles Williams voc, dr,
drums
PortraitJustin Adams g, acg, 1923-1991 US
guitar
PortraitRoy Montrell g, 1928-1979 US
guitar
PortraitNat Perrilliat ts, 1936-1971 US
tenor saxophone
PortraitTousan p, US
performer on track
PortraitAllen & Allen , US
performer on track
PortraitAllen Orange , US
vocals
PortraitEdgar Blanchard g, voc, bj, 1924-1972 US
guitar, banjo
PortraitEdward Frank p, voc, *1932 US
piano
PortraitLee Allen sax, 1927-1994 US
tenor saxophone, written by
Producers
Danny Kessler producer
Composers
Allen Toussaint
Alvin Tyler
Marilyn Schack
Cosimo V. Matassa
Ballard MacDonald
James F. Hanley
Lee Allen
Album Tracks
No Title Artist Composer Duration
1Tim TamTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:00
2JavaTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack1:55
3Tiddle WinksAllen & AllenAllen Toussaint2:30
4Pelican ParadeTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack1:45
5Me And YouTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:09
6Sweettie Pie (Twenty Years Later)Allen ToussaintAllen Toussaint2:49
7NashuaTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:35
8WhirlawayAllen ToussaintAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Cosimo V. Matassa2:20
9Happy TimesAllen ToussaintAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Cosimo V. Matassa2:08
10Up The CreekTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack1:52
11BonoTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:08
12Nowhere To GoTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack1:44
13Back Home Again In IndianaAllen ToussaintBallard MacDonald, James F. Hanley2:24
14NaomiAllen ToussaintAllen Toussaint2:15
15Po Boy WalkTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:35
16Beverly BabyAllen & AllenAllen Toussaint2:32
17Heavenly BabyAllen & AllenAllen Toussaint2:32
18Tic TocAllen ToussaintLee Allen2:34
19ChicoAllen ToussaintAllen Toussaint2:19
20Wham TousanTousanAllen Toussaint, Alvin Tyler, Marilyn Schack2:21
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