New Orleans is renowned for the vibrancy and diversity of its music. Jesse Thomas, or Young Jesse as he was once known, is an artist who was bought up in an era when Crescent City R&B was at the peak of its popularity. Born, off Rampart Street, where "the music flowed day and night", Jesse senses were assailed by the vibrancy of it's rich musical heritage. On this set Jesse pays tribute to many of the artists he has worked with including Chris Kenner, Fats Domino, Huey "Piano" Smith, Professor Longhair, Guitar Slim, Earl King and Little Richard, and Jesse's considerable talent and the sheer exuberance of his performance make this a treasure trove for all lovers of New Orleans rhythm and blues. As Jesse says "I play finger poppin', hip slappin', exasperating Mardi Gras ... with the fever of the flavor", and you'd better believe it.

Jesse Thomas- vocals; Richard Bennett- piano; Paul Metzky- guitar; Tony Morgan- bass; Lorenzo Boston- drums; Chris Millar- drums; Charles Otis- percussion

Tracks: Ya-Ya; Those Lonely; Lonely Nights; Sick & Tired; Go to the Mardi Gras; Something You Got; Slippin' &Slidin'; The Things I Used To Do; A Certain Girl; Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu; I'm in Love Again; Jock-A-Mo (Iko-Iko).

 Ya-Ya

 A Certain Girl

 Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu