Release Date: 11/15/2024

NEA Jazz Master Big Chief Donald Harrison Jr. is one of finest saxophonists of his generation. His resume includes long associations with Terrance Blanchard and Art Blakey throughout the 1980s. But the foundation of Harrison's music, and it’s the soul of his music, comes from his lifelong participation in the culture of New Orleans, his home town.

Here he pays tribute to that rich culture, and accompanied by non other than the legendary Dr. John. Both artists, the embodiment of New Orleans’ music in their own right.

The album features a mix of original compositions and jazz standards, all infused with the spirit and energy of New Orleans. Featuring the Mardi Gras Indian chants of The Guardians Of The Flame, this recording captures the magic of heritage New Orleans Mardi Gras music and wraps it all up in one package.

Originally recorded at BMG Studios in New York City, May of 1991. Remastered by Bernie Grumman.

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Tracklist

1. Hu-Ta-Nay
2. Indian Blues
3. Shallow Water
4. Ja-Ki-Mo-Fi-Na-Hay
5. Indian Red
6. Two-Way-Pockey-Way
7. Cherokee
8. Hiko Hiko
9. Uptown Ruler
10. Big Chief
11. Walkin' Home
12. Shave 'Em Dry