1. THESE BLUE DAYS2. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER3. NO, NO (THE RIVER)4. THE GRASS IS GREENER5. WAR IS ALL OVER6. ALL AROUND THE WORLD7. A THOUSANDFOLD8. HEAVEN’S DOOR9. ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING10. LUSH LIFE11. HALLELUJAH12. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE

RELEASE DATE: April 17th, 2012RELEASE DATE: April 17th, 2012John Boutté, "The Voice of New Orleans," is back with his first new solo album since "Good Neighbor" in 2008.  A mature musical statement by a singer at the absolute peak of his artistry, the album is comprised not only of serious songs that subtly reflect on the legacy of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath, but also some danceable, energetic, funky jams with a deep roster of the Crescent City's finest contemporary musicians.  The album also showcases brand-new songs from several generations of the city's finest songwriters: Alex McMurray, Paul Sanchez, Dave Bartholomew, and Allen Toussaint all have previously unreleased songs interpreted here for the first time by Boutté.  Additional original writing comes from Boutté, Tom McDermott, and the album's producer, Blake Leyh, who is also the Music Supervisor for HBO's series "Treme" which uses Boutté's "Treme Song" as it's theme.

• • •With special musical guests:James Andrews, Troy Andrews, Andre Bohren, Jon Cleary, Todd Duke, George French,Roland Geurin, Donald Harrison, Tony Jarvis, Kirk Joseph, Herman LeBeaux, Tom McDermott,Nobu Ozaki, Opera Creole, Roderick Paulin, Matt Perrine, Herlin Riley, Paul Sanchez,David Torkanowsky, Michael Watson, Raymond Weber, Dr. Michael White, Yoshitaka “Z2” Tsuji

Album produced by Blake Leyh • Cover painting of John Boutté by Genevieve Leyh • Art direction and design by Blake Leyh • Album mastering by Paul Blakemore

THANKS: Nick Balaban, Don Bartholomew and the Bartholomew Family, Al Bemiss, Jon Cleary, Wilfred Delphin, Alex Hartnett, Chris George, Leslie Asako Gladsjø, Ben Johnson, Amanda Kramer, Kyle Lamy, Aiko Leyh, Genevieve Leyh, Ryo Leyh, Daniel Majorie, Tom McDermott, Gregory Menoher, Paul Sanchez, Ned Sublette, Mitsuko Tsuji.

SPECIAL THANKS TO THE BOUTTÉ FAMILY AND FANS

ⓟ & © 2012 Boutteworks. All rights reserved.

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(TRACK NOTES):

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1. THESE BLUE DAYS (4:10)Written by Blake Leyh / Published by Ground Loop MusicRecorded at The Living Room, New Orleans, 6/27/11Engineers: Chris George, Daniel MajorieJohn Boutté: Vocal / Yoshitaka “Z2” Tsuji: Piano / Todd Duke: Guitar /Raymond Weber: Drums / Roland Guerin: Bass / Tony Jarvis: Reeds /Blake Leyh: Additional guitar

2. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER (4:16)Written by Al Green & Mabon HodgesPublished by Al Green Music Inc (BMI), Irving Music Inc (BMI)Recorded at The Living Room, New Orleans, 6/28/11Engineers: Chris George, Daniel MajorieHorn chart adapted from WIllie Mitchell by Nick BalabanJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: B3 Organ / Todd Duke: Guitar /Raymond Weber: Drums / Kirk Joseph: Sousaphone Blake Leyh: Additional guitar, tambourine / J. Walter Hawkes: TromboneLily White: Saxophone / Jon-Erik Kellso: Trumpet / Max Schweiger: Bari Sax

3. NO, NO (2:19)Written by Dave Bartholomew & Fats DominoRecorded at The Living Room, 6/27/11Engineers: Chris George, Daniel MajorieJohn Boutté: Vocal / Tom McDermott: Piano / Raymond Weber: Drums / Roland Guerin: Bass Roderick Paulin: Sax & Sax solo / Tony Jarvis: Sax / Maximilian Schweiger: Bari Sax

4. THE GRASS IS GREENER (4:21)Music written by Dave Bartholomew & Don BartholomewWords by Dave Bartholomew, J.Boutté, B. Leyh, Paul SanchezPub. by Legends Sixteen Sixteen Publishing (BMI 52.5%),Dibs One Publishing (BMI 10%), Boutteworks (ASCAP 12.5%),Ground Loop Music (BMI 12.5%), Paul Sanchez Music (BMI 12.5%)Recorded at The Living Room, New Orleans, 1/22/12Engineers: Chris George, Daniel MajorieHorn charts and additional arranging by Ben SchenckJohn Boutte: Vocal / James Andrews: Trumpet soloTroy Andrews: Trombone Solo / Andre Bohren: DrumsGeorge French: Bass / Todd Duke: Guitar / Jon Cleary: B3 / Jack Pritchett: Trumpet / Charlie Halloran: Trombone / Brent Rose: Tenor Sax

5. WAR IS ALL OVER (3:37)Written by Allen ToussaintRecorded at The Living Room, New Orleans, 6/28/11Engineers: Chris George, Daniel MajorieJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: B3 Organ / Todd Duke: Guitar /Raymond Weber: Drums / Kirk Joseph: Sousaphone / Z2: PianoNick Balaban: Clavinet, horn arrangement / J. Walter Hawkes: Trombone / Lily White: Sax / Jon-Erik Kellso: Trumpet

6. ALL AROUND THE WORLD (3:01)Written by Titus TurnerPublished by Bro N Sis Music Inc (BMI), Rockland Music (BMI)Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 1/27/12Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: Piano / Todd Duke: Guitar /Nobu Ozaki: Bass / Raymond Weber: Drums

7. A THOUSANDFOLD (2:56)Written by Paul SanchezPublished by Paul Sanchez Music (BMI)Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 2/11/12Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: Piano, B3 OrganTodd Duke: Guitar / Matt Perrine: Bass / Herman LeBeaux: Drums /Michael Watson: Trombone / Blake Leyh: Additional organ

8. HEAVEN'S DOOR (3:09)Written by Alex McMurrayPublished by Velvety Pod Music (BMI)Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 2/11/12Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: PianoTodd Duke: Guitar / Matt Perrine: Sousaphone / Herman LeBeaux: Drums /Michael Watson: Trombone / Dr. Michael White: Clarinet

9. ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING (3:23)Written by Chico Buarque (as Sobre Todas As Coisas) English translation by Ned SubletteRecorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 1/27/12John Boutté: Vocal / Todd Duke: Guitar / Blake Leyh: Bass, additional guitar

10. LUSH LIFE (5:53)Written by Billy StrayhornPublished by Billy Strayhorn Songs, Inc.Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 12/16/11Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / David Torkanowsky: Piano / Roland Guerin: Bass / Donald Harrison: Saxophone / Herlin Riley: Drums

11. HALLELUJAH (7:07)Written by Leonard CohenPublished by Sony/ATV Songs LLC.Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 1/27/12Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / Jon Cleary: Piano, B3 Organ / Todd Duke: Guitar /Blake Leyh: Bass, Additional guitar / Raymond Weber: DrumsWith choral voices by OPERA CREOLE:Tyrone Chambers II: Tenor / Valerie Jones Francis: SopranoGivonna Joseph: Mezzo-soprano and vocal arrangerAria Mason: Mezzo-soprano / Crystal Morris: SopranoBrandon Richardson: Baritone

12. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE (4:13)Written by J. Boutté, B. Leyh, T. McDermott, P. SanchezPublished by Boutte Works (ASCAP), Ground Loop Music (BMI), Dermitunes (BMI), Paul Sanchez Music (BMI).Recorded at The Music Shed, New Orleans, 12/16/11Engineer: Kyle LamyJohn Boutté: Vocal / Tom McDermott: PianoMatt Perrine: Sousaphone / Herlin Riley: DrumsPaul Sanchez: Guitar / Michael Watson: Trombone

UPC CODE:

7 35885 38362 6

ISRC CODES:

1. THESE BLUE DAYS: QM-Q84-12-777772. TAKE ME TO THE RIVER: QM-Q84-12-777783. NO, NO (THE RIVER): QM-Q84-12-777794. THE GRASS IS GREENER: QM-Q84-12-777105. WAR IS ALL OVER: QM-Q84-12-777116. ALL AROUND THE WORLD: QM-Q84-12-777127. A THOUSANDFOLD: QM-Q84-12-777138. HEAVEN’S DOOR: QM-Q84-12-777149. ALL ABOUT EVERYTHING: QM-Q84-12-7771510. LUSH LIFE: QM-Q84-12-7771611. HALLELUJAH: QM-Q84-12-7771712. SEE YOU ON THE OTHER SIDE: QM-Q84-12-77718

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