Ronnie Kole Trio – New Orleans Today (1971) [Official Digital Download 24bit/96kHz]

Ronnie Kole Trio – New Orleans Today (1971)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/96 kHz | Time – 33:07 minutes | 666 MB | Genre: Jazz
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Ronnie Kole is now one of America’s most legendary pianists and entertainers whose devotion to New Orleans is well documented with his induction into the New Orleans Musical Legends Park. His love-affair with the city’s music is longstanding, as evidenced by this 1971 trio recording New Orleans Today.

Jazz pianist Ronnie Kole is a class act and consummate performer who is popular in both his own country and overseas. The New Orleans-based musician spends much time abroad in Europe and Asia, where his smooth sound and elegant persona lend themselves to refined venues and guest appearances with symphony orchestras. Kole is a piano man’s piano man, admired by many top stars in the business, from Harry Connick Jr. to Allen Toussaint.

Born in Chicago, Kole was afflicted with heart trouble as a child, which landed him in a school for the handicapped. He received much encouragement there from the celebrities who made a point to visit. In return, Kole has become very involved in charitable and civic organizations in his professional career, such as the Easter Seal Society and the American Heart Association. He sits on more boards than there are ivory keys on the piano, and helped organize both the New Orleans Jazz Festival and the French Quarter Festival, and has made numerous appearances at both venues.

A protégé of Al Hirt, Kole began his professional career on television, gaining exposure on the Johnny Carson Show. After a stint in Las Vegas, he followed Hirt to New Orleans. Kole honed his act in Hirt’s club on Bourbon Street, before opening his own club, Kole’s Korner, which, along with Hirt and Pete Fountain’s clubs, became a top venue to hear traditional jazz. The musician has received every conceivable award his adopted city has to offer, from a Lifetime Achievement Award to induction into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame. He has played for presidents and the Pope, and has performed in cities all over the world.

Tracklist:
01. Ronnie Kole Trio – (They Long to Be) Close to You (02:47)
02. Ronnie Kole Trio – On a Clear Day You Can See Forever (03:35)
03. Ronnie Kole Trio – Love Story (02:39)
04. Ronnie Kole Trio – Yellow Bird (02:35)
05. Ronnie Kole Trio – My Rhapsody (01:47)
06. Ronnie Kole Trio – Exodus (02:07)
07. Ronnie Kole Trio – Secret of My Soul (02:33)
08. Ronnie Kole Trio – Great Stone Bottle (02:34)
09. Ronnie Kole Trio – Sesame Street (03:02)
10. Ronnie Kole Trio – He Ain’t Heavy He’s My Brother (03:39)
11. Ronnie Kole Trio – Tennessee Waltz (02:44)
12. Ronnie Kole Trio – My Sweet Lord (03:00)

Personnel:
Ronnie Kole – piano
Everett Link Jr. – bass
Richard Taylor – percussion

Arranged by Ronnie Kole and Charlie Brent.

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