ZIGABOO MODELISTE
''NEW LIFE''
2011
51:05
1. Les Bon Temps Roule /4:56
2. New Life /6:56
3. Human Race /5:43
4. Holiday Kiss /5:58
5. At the Mardi Gras /5:07
6. Ate Ball Waltz /4:38
7. Tough Nuts /4:43
8. Was Not Meant To Be /5:00
9. Keep on Groovin /4:27
10. Let It Go /3:37
Darryl Anders /Bass
Tal Ariel /Keyboards
Anthony Bailey /Vocals (Background)
Vernon Black /Guitar
Carl Blouin /Sax (Baritone)
Kurt Brunus /Clavinet, Keyboards, Trumpet
Ann Cohen /Cello
Kai Eckhardt /Bass
Eamonn Flynn /Keyboards, Organ
Mic Gillet /Trombone, Trumpet
Tracy Griffin /Trumpet
Andy Hess /Bass
Matt Heulitt /Guitar
Kelly Jones /Vocals (Background)
Joe Krown /Organ
Zaza Marjanishvili /Horn
Tony Mason /Drums
Janeta Mavrova /Violin
Mark Pero /Bass
George Porter, Jr. /Bass
Wardell Quezerque /Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
Chris Rossbach /Bass, Guitar
Joe Saulsbury, Jr. /Saxophone
Larry Seiberth /Keyboards
Chris Severin /Bass
Ben Singleton /Trombone
Danon Smith /Vocals (Background)
Toney Smith /Vocals (Background)
Norbert Stachel /Flute, Saxophone
Bill Summers /Percussion
Shane Theriot /Guitar, Slide Guitar
Garth Webber /Guitar
Sara Yen /Violin
Zigaboo Modeliste /Drums, Synthesizer, Vocals
REVIEW
BY CDBaby
Legendary drummer Zigaboo Modeliste will release his 4th solo album on his label JZM Records entitled “New Life” . With elements of rock, funk, and blues on a timeless R&B base, this record features the iconic drumming and celebratory songwriting style of Zigaboo and his hometown of New Orleans. It also incorporates the talents of several music icons including legendary arranger Wardell Quezerque, saxophonist Norbert Stachel, and trumpeter Mic Gillet of Tower of Power fame.
A key ingredient in the outstanding flavor of “New Life” is the musical rapport these truly skilled artists created with Zigaboo. Musicians from both New Orleans and the San Francisco Bay Area came together to create a fun, upbeat album that is a notable addition to the New Orleans musical tradition. Included in the star-studded lineup is guitarist Shane Theriot (Neville Brothers, Madeleine Peyroux), master percussionist Bill Summers (Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder), keyboardist Eamonn Flynn (The Commitments), and organist Joe Krown (Gatemouth Brown).
“New Life,” which is also the title of the lead single, offers musical reflection and healing for the everyday ups and downs we all face and a heavy dose of rejuvenating spirit. “At the Mardi Gras” elaborates on the epicenter of New Orleans musical culture, the Carnival heritage. “Human Race” is an inspiring message from Zigaboo that “every man, woman, child of every nationality should be concerned with the human race as it is sacred.” Zigaboo’s songwriting talent is best featured on "Holiday Kiss" which is destined to be a classic ballad for all seasons. Taken in full, this album reminds the listener of all that can be gained from a fresh outlook on life while enriching them in a spiritual way with grooves, soul, and funk purism.
Check out “New Life” today for an earful of hope and happiness, Zigaboo-style!
ABOUT
Joseph Modeliste (also known as Ziggy or Zigaboo) (born 28 December 1948) is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the funk group The Meters. Considered to be one of the most innovative, and highly acclaimed drummers ever to hail from New Orleans, Louisiana, Modeliste is a pioneer of second-line funk. He remains a strong influence for drummers and his syncopated style is the source of a great many hip-hop and drum and bass samplers. He also cofounded The Wild Tchoupitoulas and has worked extensively with other musicians, notably Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John.
''NEW LIFE''
2011
51:05
1. Les Bon Temps Roule /4:56
2. New Life /6:56
3. Human Race /5:43
4. Holiday Kiss /5:58
5. At the Mardi Gras /5:07
6. Ate Ball Waltz /4:38
7. Tough Nuts /4:43
8. Was Not Meant To Be /5:00
9. Keep on Groovin /4:27
10. Let It Go /3:37
Darryl Anders /Bass
Tal Ariel /Keyboards
Anthony Bailey /Vocals (Background)
Vernon Black /Guitar
Carl Blouin /Sax (Baritone)
Kurt Brunus /Clavinet, Keyboards, Trumpet
Ann Cohen /Cello
Kai Eckhardt /Bass
Eamonn Flynn /Keyboards, Organ
Mic Gillet /Trombone, Trumpet
Tracy Griffin /Trumpet
Andy Hess /Bass
Matt Heulitt /Guitar
Kelly Jones /Vocals (Background)
Joe Krown /Organ
Zaza Marjanishvili /Horn
Tony Mason /Drums
Janeta Mavrova /Violin
Mark Pero /Bass
George Porter, Jr. /Bass
Wardell Quezerque /Horn Arrangements, String Arrangements
Chris Rossbach /Bass, Guitar
Joe Saulsbury, Jr. /Saxophone
Larry Seiberth /Keyboards
Chris Severin /Bass
Ben Singleton /Trombone
Danon Smith /Vocals (Background)
Toney Smith /Vocals (Background)
Norbert Stachel /Flute, Saxophone
Bill Summers /Percussion
Shane Theriot /Guitar, Slide Guitar
Garth Webber /Guitar
Sara Yen /Violin
Zigaboo Modeliste /Drums, Synthesizer, Vocals
REVIEW
BY CDBaby
Legendary drummer Zigaboo Modeliste will release his 4th solo album on his label JZM Records entitled “New Life” . With elements of rock, funk, and blues on a timeless R&B base, this record features the iconic drumming and celebratory songwriting style of Zigaboo and his hometown of New Orleans. It also incorporates the talents of several music icons including legendary arranger Wardell Quezerque, saxophonist Norbert Stachel, and trumpeter Mic Gillet of Tower of Power fame.
A key ingredient in the outstanding flavor of “New Life” is the musical rapport these truly skilled artists created with Zigaboo. Musicians from both New Orleans and the San Francisco Bay Area came together to create a fun, upbeat album that is a notable addition to the New Orleans musical tradition. Included in the star-studded lineup is guitarist Shane Theriot (Neville Brothers, Madeleine Peyroux), master percussionist Bill Summers (Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder), keyboardist Eamonn Flynn (The Commitments), and organist Joe Krown (Gatemouth Brown).
“New Life,” which is also the title of the lead single, offers musical reflection and healing for the everyday ups and downs we all face and a heavy dose of rejuvenating spirit. “At the Mardi Gras” elaborates on the epicenter of New Orleans musical culture, the Carnival heritage. “Human Race” is an inspiring message from Zigaboo that “every man, woman, child of every nationality should be concerned with the human race as it is sacred.” Zigaboo’s songwriting talent is best featured on "Holiday Kiss" which is destined to be a classic ballad for all seasons. Taken in full, this album reminds the listener of all that can be gained from a fresh outlook on life while enriching them in a spiritual way with grooves, soul, and funk purism.
Check out “New Life” today for an earful of hope and happiness, Zigaboo-style!
ABOUT
Joseph Modeliste (also known as Ziggy or Zigaboo) (born 28 December 1948) is an American drummer best known as a founding member of the funk group The Meters. Considered to be one of the most innovative, and highly acclaimed drummers ever to hail from New Orleans, Louisiana, Modeliste is a pioneer of second-line funk. He remains a strong influence for drummers and his syncopated style is the source of a great many hip-hop and drum and bass samplers. He also cofounded The Wild Tchoupitoulas and has worked extensively with other musicians, notably Keith Richards, Robert Palmer, and Dr. John.
