Did you guys see this on the front page! Unbelievable. I swear Jim is the coolest cat in all of the universe.
yim yames recently had the honor of traveling to new orleans to record live with the legendary preservation hall jazz band in grand old school new orleans fashion. the recordings will be part of a benefit album to raise money for the hall (www.preservationhall.com) which hopefully will be released in the fall. stay tuned for more info.
OH CRAP, I can't friggin wait to hear Jim SCAT!!!!
that photo on the front page is excellent!
Quotethat photo on the front page is excellent!
Jim looks totally awesome in that pic! What a cool cat.
is it getting hot in here?.....somebody fan me.....
still breathin is he? from scruff to gent to dandy, kinda like a cannuk accountant. ;D
beard is perfect now.
THANK YOU SUN AND MOON - guess you got word to the boy.
HELP. SOMEONE PLS TELL ME WHO IS THE GUY / crush for the day /WITH THE HAIR AND GREAT SMILE.
name any women who are as 8-) and smooth as these old guys?
Awesome!
such awesome news.
hmm, preservation hall jazz band is playing here in the city tonight at the blue note...and jim james lives here in the city.
i think this show just became a must instead of just a maybe.
Quotesuch awesome news.
hmm, preservation hall jazz band is playing here in the city tonight at the blue note...and jim james lives here in the city.
i think this show just became a must instead of just a maybe.
if only i could skip my classes tonight. i would LOVE to see this. i'm sure JJ will be there.
Super DOOPER!
The only problem I have with them announcing this now is because its only barely April and theyre saying that maybe this will come out in the fall. If it might come out in the fall, let me know in August. I dont want 6 months of anticipation agonizing me >:(
On another note, SWEEEETNESSSS
This sounds REALLY awesome. I thought I didn't have any more albums to look forward to this year. 8-)
I love that the boys keep feeding us music...even if it's a "maybe." I'll take it. I also think JJ has one of the most generous souls; he's always trying to help people out.
Nice!!!
Very cool...hopefully, he'll play a couple of nights at Pres. Hall during Jazz Fest. ;) I'll be down there in a little less than 3 weeks and will scope for details. :)
I was so pleasantly surprised to read that this happened! My Mom has been a follower of PHJB for years. For 10 years I've been going to see them with her. Last summer I took her to see MMJ and now those two worlds have come together. A show or two of some sort would be AWESOME!
QuoteVery cool...hopefully, he'll play a couple of nights at Pres. Hall during Jazz Fest. ;) I'll be down there in a little less than 3 weeks and will scope for details. :)
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Keep me posted, scoper!
BUMP
Any updates on this??
I was just looking for info over at PHJB's website and found nada.
I was hoping to see him with Preservation Hall at ACL this weekend ;D Oh well.
Looks like it will be released on Mardi Gras Day!
http://www.twentyfourbit.com/post/248586196/tom-waits-jim-james-pete-seeger-more-on
Tom Waits, Jim James, Pete Seeger & More on Preservation Hall Benefit Comp
As previously reported, Tom Waits was in New Orleans, LA recently recording a benefit track for and with the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, as well as a song for the next volume of Anti's sea shanty series. Well, now we have the former track's name, a stellar list of collaborators for the upcoming album, and a not so surprising release date.
According to PR Newswire, Waits collaborated on the song "Tootie Ma Is a Big Fine Thing", the earliest known recorded Mardi Gras song (abstract version from MMW and John Scofield here), for Preservation, a benefit album due out on Feb. 16 of next year, aka Fat Tuesday.
That would've been enough for a minor news update on the project, but check out some of the other artists contributing to the album:
Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, Jim James, Angelique Kidjo, Amy LaVere, Anita Briem, Del McCoury, Bobby McFerrin, Buddy Miller, Paolo Nutini.
Sure, we're thrilled about Bird and James, as they've been hanging out in our feed of late, but Dr. John, Pete Seeger, and the legendary Merle freakin' Haggard too? Now that's exciting. Okay, we're definitely ready for '10 now...
Nice find, NoVa! Can't wait for this one! :)
QuoteNice find, NoVa! Can't wait for this one! :)
agreed- this is going to be some real fine music
Now I don't only have Jim's track to look forward to but also one with Tom Waits? Awesome news. 8-)
finally!
Jim and Tom Waits on the same album, BEAUTIFUL!!!
A LANDMARK COLLABORATION BRINGING TOGETHER
LEGENDARY AND EMERGING ARTISTS INCLUDING PETE SEEGER, TOM WAITS, MERLE HAGGARD, JIM JAMES, ANDREW BIRD AND MORE FOR A CELEBRATION OF NEW ORLEANS MUSIC
[New Orleans, LA, November 11, 2009] Over the last year, more than 20 of American music's most exciting artists traveled to Preservation Hall in New Orleans to collaborate with the Preservation Hall Jazz Band on classic New Orleans repertoire. The end result is a timeless and joyous celebration of New Orleans music. Proceeds from the sale of the project will benefit Preservation Hall and The Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program. The album is set for release on Fat Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in standard CD, deluxe edition and double-LP collectible formats.
The mission of Preservation Hall, to showcase and nurture one of America's greatest indigenous national, cultural treasures- New Orleans Jazz, is as important today as it was when Preservation Hall officially opened it's doors in 1961.
"Our community is deeply rooted in a tradition of using music to rejoice, heal and overcome adversity. We play music at our funerals to uplift our spirits during our deepest and darkest emotional moments," says producer Ben Jaffe, PHJB Creative Director and son of Preservation Hall founders Allan and Sandra Jaffe. "My goal on this project was to create new works steeped in the New Orleans Tradition with artists from diverse musical genres and backgrounds who all share a mutual admiration and deep appreciation for our cultural heritage."
From Brandi Carlile's take on the gospel classic "Old Rugged Cross" to Tom Waits' arrangement of the earliest known recorded Mardi Gras Song, "Tootie Ma Is a Big Fine Thing," each artist was able to perform their interpretation of these classics within the warm confines of Preservation Hall's famous performance space. Even New Orleans' own legendary Louis Armstrong, who once said "Preservation Hall, now that's where you'll hear all the greats," is transported through the decades and can be heard trading licks and vocals on an updated version of his classic "Rockin' Chair."
The complete roster of artists includes: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie Havens, Jason Isbell, Jim James, Angelique Kidjo, Amy LaVere, Del McCoury, Bobby McFerrin, Buddy Miller, Paolo Nutini, and Tom Waits.
Preservation Hall, located in the French Quarter just three blocks from the Mississippi River, remains the intimate venue it originally was when it opened in 1961 as a performance space dedicated to honoring, celebrating and perpetuating New Orleans jazz. Originally erected as a Spanish Tavern in the 1750s, Preservation Hall is a modest French Quarter structure. The building has no running water or air conditioning, and the only seating accommodations are six benches and a few cushions strewn about the worn wooden floor. Its raw and weather-beaten exterior remains unpainted. A half-century later, Preservation Hall continues to ensure the cultural legacy and the future of this beautiful tradition by allowing young and old to collaborate together. In the spirit of New Orleans, legendary and emerging artists donated their time to travel to New Orleans to record this special compilation album benefiting Preservation Hall and the Preservation Hall Music Outreach Program.
PRESERVATION, was spearheaded by RED Distribution, who approached Preservation Hall for their blessing and collaboration. "We're honored to be the driving force behind a tribute to this iconic body of music and the mission to restore the legendary Preservation Hall and its Music Outreach Program," said Bob Morelli, president, RED Distribution in announcing the album. "We hope this project continues to keep philanthropy at the forefront of the music industry, and restores faith that each of us can make a difference with just the purchase of a single CD. We thank all the wonderful artists who contributed their time and talent."