Description
Treme: Music From The HBO Original Series Season 2 / Audio CD
UPC 011661913028
Product Details
- Label: Rounder Records – 11661-9130-2
- Format: CD, Compilation
- Country: US
- Released: 2012
- Genre: Jazz, Funk / Soul, Blues, Folk, World, & Country
Overview
Music from Treme: Season 2 brings together a vibrant and eclectic mix of sounds that define the cultural richness of New Orleans. This compilation features a stunning array of jazz, blues, funk, and soul tracks from the critically acclaimed HBO series Treme. The album highlights the city's diverse musical traditions, from the iconic brass bands to heartfelt ballads, giving listeners a true taste of the Big Easy's unique soundscape.
From the energetic and bold brass of Hot 8 Brass Band's "New Orleans After The City" to the soulful grooves of Dr. John's "You Might Be Surprised," each track captures the essence of New Orleans' post-Katrina recovery. Featured artists include legendary figures such as Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, and Jon Cleary, along with exciting collaborations like Galactic with Juvenile and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band.
Track Listing
- Hot 8 Brass Band – New Orleans After The City – 4:12
- Galactic, Juvenile, Dirty Dozen Brass Band – From The Corner To The Block – 3:44
- The Subdudes – Carved In Stone – 3:54
- John Boutté, Michiel Huisman, Lucia Micarelli, Paul Sanchez – Sisters – 3:29
- David Torkanowsky & Lucia Micarelli – Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most – 4:03
- Tom McDermott, Evan Christopher, Lucia Micarelli – Heavy Henry – 3:20
- Henry Butler – Mama Roux – 3:58
- Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers – What Is New Orleans? – 2:46
- Rebirth Brass Band – Take It To The Street – 3:09
- DJ Davis And The Brassy Knoll – Road Home – 2:42
- The Iguanas – Oye, Isabel – 4:07
- The Radiators – Long Hard Journey Home – 4:44
- Al "Carnival Time" Johnson & The Soul Apostles – Carnival Time – 3:30
- Steve Riley, Steve Earle & The Faquetaique Mardi Gras – La Danse De Mardi Gras – 3:20
- Aurora Nealand & The Red Roses – Ferry Man – 2:45
- Jon Cleary – Frenchmen Street Blues – 3:32
- Donald Harrison & Friends – Hu-Ta-Nay – 5:20
- Dr. John – You Might Be Surprised – 4:31
Key Credits
- Various Artists including Hot 8 Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins, Dr. John, and more
- Producer: Multiple contributors across tracks
- Album Theme: New Orleans jazz, blues, funk, and soul music
