Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Higher Ground : Hurricane

Product Review

The lineup of this nationally televised concert, organized by Wynton Marsalis at Jazz at Lincoln Center, ranged from the gospel queen Shirley Caesar to the quiet wunderkind Norah Jones. But the night belonged to the Big Easy’s brethren, including the crawfish cadences of Buckwheat Zydeco's "I'm Going to Love You Anyway" and the second line strut of Art and Aaron Neville's "Go to the Mardi Gras." Trumpeter Irvin Mayfield's tearful "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" was dedicated to his missing father. The Jordan family: flutist Kent, violinist Rachel, vocalist Stephanie, and trumpeter Marlon--who was trapped for days on a roof--performed a heartfelt, affirmative rendition of "Here's to Life." Without the Crescent City, American music as we know it does not exist. If enough of you buy this CD, we won't "Know What it Means To Miss New Orleans." --Eugene Holley, Jr.

Title Tracks for Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Higher Ground : Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert

1. This Joy - Shirley Caesar
2. Over There - Terence Blanchard
3. Go To The Mardi Gras - Art & Aaron Neville
4. Basin Street Blues - Diana Krall
5. Never Die Young - James Taylor
6. The House I Live In - Dianne Reeves
7. New Orleans Blues - Marcus Roberts
8. I Think It's Going To Rain Today - Norah Jones
9. Dippermouth Blues - Wynton Marsalis Hot Seven
10. I'm Gonna Love You Anyway - Buckwheat Zydeco
11. Is That All There Is - Bette Midler & Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra
12. Just A Closer Walk With Thee - Irvin Mayfield Jr.
13. Here's To Life - The Jordan Family
14. Blackwell's Message - Joe Lovano
15. Come Sunday - Cassandra Wilson & Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(10 customer reviews)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful

LE PLUS BON SOUPCON!, December 5, 2005

Ainslie D (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Higher Ground : Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert (Audio CD)

Wish we could have it all on one CD, but how fortunate to be able to listen to these fantastic pieces from the live concert. I found the Nevilles and Irvin Mayfield the most touching. With leRoy Neiman's illustration and Wynton Marsalis' inspiring written insert, Higher Ground makes a wonderful holiday present.

14 of 18 people found the following review helpful

Why is this missing Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint's moving FREEDOM FOR THE STALLION?, December 4, 2005

B. Margolis (Minneapolis, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Higher Ground : Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert (Audio CD)

Towards the end of this amazing PBS concert, Elvis Costello sang Allen Toussaint's amazing obscure song "Freedom For The Stallion" featuring Mr. Toussaint himself on piano.

It was, on my opinion, one of the most spellbinding performances I have ever seen in television.

It's amazing that this priceless performance was left off this new CD collection.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

Disappointed, December 5, 2005

H. Floyd (Great Falls, VA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents Higher Ground : Hurricane Relief Benefit Concert (Audio CD)

I watched this program in it's entirety when it aired live on PBS and was thrilled by the incredible lineup of wonderful performers who gave equally wonderful performances! However, many of the night's most breathtaking performances were left off this CD completely! Wynton Marsalis' opening with "A'in no" ...Peter Cincotti's original "Bring Back New Orleans"...the list goes on. I must say I'm disappointed to see that so many stellar performances were not included and I'm puzzled as to why!