Sunday, November 5, 2023

Tuba Skinny - Magnolia Stroll (Review)


TUBA SKINNY MAGNOLIA STROLL encompassing the full genealogy of popular Americana music, Tuba Skinny bring their french quarter charisma and skilled musicianship through traditional Jazz, Gospel , Jug band, r&b and the eclectic flavor that is New Orleans soul. Since forging their way playing on the streets of Royal and Toulouse, Tuba Skinny have released their first collection of original compositions with the album Magnolia Stroll. The opening track “Trickster’s Rag” delivers in the swing trad sound of neighborhood New Orleans, a beautiful composition of bright horns, banjo and washboard. The experience and creativity are at the forefront of Magnolia Stroll, with Jazz Trad ingenuity and a love for the city of New Orleans Tuba Skinny continues this journey with the songs “Ida Wobble” and “Mighty Anchor” with production capturing the charm of Cuban and Carribean Jazz, while using its foundation to make it a sound all their own. Drawing to mind such classic swinging Jazz pioneers such as Sharkey Bonano, George Lewis and Sweet Emma Barrett. Syncopated rhythms can be heard through out Magnolia Stroll, a journey into celebration and innovation within its core.

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