Sammy Rimington - Visits New Orleans

When it comes to traditional New Orleans Jazz, British-born Sammy Rimington has long been my favourite clarinetist. He is a remarkable individual, a sensitive, soulful, interpreter, and champion of the music of the late George Lewis. He has carried on the singing beauty, intensity, rhythmic drive and impact of that remarkable sound that I fell in love with over 50 years ago. He is heard here with his own Hot Six recorded live at the Palm Court, with Michael Doucet, and with the Trem� Brass Band. - Chris Strachwitz (Arhoolie Records)