Trombone Shorty: Say That to Say This

Sam D’Arcangelo on September 25, 2013

Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews and Orleans Avenue are back with more of a rhythm and blues flair on their latest album, Say That to Say This. This doesn’t mean they’ve abandoned their signature funk-rock sound either, but it shouldn’t come as a surprise given that the record’s co-producer is none other than modern R&B legend Raphael Saadiq. While many of the album’s songs find Andrews taking advantage of his vocal chops, the group is still at their best when jamming out, especially on the title track and instrumental tunes like “Vieux Carre” and “Shortyville.” Did we mention that Say That to Say This features The Meters’ first studio recording since 1977? Well, it’s a reimagining of their ballad “Be My Lady” with Cyril Neville, and it’s pretty great.

Artist: Trombone Shorty
Album: Say That to Say This
Label: Verve