WWOZ Compilation CDs

Twice a year we bring you exclusive CDs of live recordings from events like Jazz Fest and French Quarter Fest. These compilation CDs are special gifts to you when you become a member of WWOZ. The CDs have become collectors’ items, with recordings found nowhere else.

504 and Then Some

Spring 2008 CD #28

It’s finally here! We’ve waited a long time to be able to share WWOZ CD #28 with you, and oh, what a CD it is.

There are some blues to start with from perennial Piano Night participant and longtime Howlin’ Wolf sideman, Henry Gray. Bettye LaVette’s up next, and she’s not shy singing about her man. We have also included some wonderful jazz sides from percussionist Bill Summers, bassist Roland Guerin and pianist Peter Martin. Dan Dyer kicks out a great version of Dr. John’s masterpiece, “Walk on Guilded Splinters,” and David Torkanowsky and George Porter, Jr., take on the Earl King classic, “Big Chief.”

We finish up with some fine funk from Joe Krown and go back to our roots with saxophonist and Mardi Gras Indian Chief Donald Harrison’s version of “Shallow Water.” All in all, it was well worth the wait. We’ll be sending these out real soon to our members who joined this Spring.

Pledge Now to receive your copy of 504 and Then Some!

Don’t Touch That Dial!

Fall 2007 CD #27

Features live recordings with:
Lucky Peterson, Irma Thomas & the Professionals, Jason Marsalis, Maurice Brown, Joanne Brackeen, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings, Marva Wright & the BMWs, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Topsy Chapman & Solid Harmony, and Burnside Exploration.

Check out song samples from Don’t Touch That Dial!

Vibe This!

Spring 2007 CD #26

Features live recordings with:
Vivaz, Christian Scott, The Treme Brass Band, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Soul Rebels Brass Band, Shannon Powell, Doreen Ketchens, The Hot 8 Brass Band, and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue.

The Rebirth

Fall 2006 CD #25

Features live recordings with:
Teedy & Umami, The Jonathan Batiste Trio, Cowboy Mouth, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Charmaine Neville, Matt Lemmler, Arturo O’Farrill Quartet, Paul Longstretch, and John Boutté.

Thank you to Mark Andresen (illustrations) and Donna Musarra (design) for the CD art work.