Al "Carnival Time" Johnson

Al JohnsonAl Johnson's "Carnival Time" is as much a part of the Mardi Gras tradition in New Orleans as parades, floats, and masked revelers.  (AllMusic)  Interesting. File under: New Orleans Institutions.

Discography

In the music library: A Celebration Of New Orleans Music To Benefit MusiCares Hurricane Relief 2005 : Carnival Time

City of Dreams: Big Easy BluesCarnival Time

Heavy Sugar Second Spoonful: More Pure Essence Of New Orleans R&B: Carnival Time

Links: Wikipedia     Official web site     AllMusic     Discogs

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