Putumayo Presents: Kermit Ruffins

Barnes & Noble

Trumpeter and singer Kermit Ruffins loves the good old sounds of his hometown, New Orleans, with a passion. This delightful sampler, which includes six tracks from his out-of-print Justice albums, gives a top-quality picture of the upbeat work of this committed neo-traditionalist. Unashamedly influenced by Louis Armstrong in both his horn and vocal stylings, Ruffins is the epitome of the let-the-good-times-roll Big Easy performer. Leaning towards well-loved standards ( On the Sunny Side of the Street, When My Dream Boat Comes Home, Ain t Misbehavin ) Ruffins displays his sturdy swing chops (hear his hefty solo on After You re Gone ) and scatting vocals to their fullest. Keeping the tradition alive and well, Ruffins is an assured musician whose music is built to put a smile on your face. William Pearl