Carl LeBlanc
“New Orleans' Seventh Ward Griot”
$15.00

Born and raised in New Orleans’ musically fertile Seventh Ward, Carl LeBlanc cut his teeth playing guitar in neighborhood Rhythm and Blues bands in the sixties. After attending Southern University, Carl went on to perform graduate work at New York’s Columbia University, eventually landing a coveted spot in Sun Ra’s Arkestra for several years. This recording features mostly original compositions sung and performed by Carl on his guitar and the banjo that was passed on to him by legendary PHJB member Narvin Kimball.

Track Listing
01. GIFT OF LOVE
02. INDIAN LOVE SONG
03. LONELY TEARDROPS
04. YOU'RE NUMBER ONE
05. EASE UP*
06. STOP THE VIOLENCE
07. I WAS MADE TO LOVE HER
08. TOMORROW
09. ROLL CALL
10. YOU CAN DEPEND ON ME
11. MADMAN ACROSS THE WATER
12. ON SUPER SUNDAY (Intro)
13. ON SUPER SUNDAY* **
14. THE BLUES ON WEST END

All vocals and instruments by Carl Leblanc except where noted.

*Bass by B Bela Jaffe
**Crowd Vocals by B Bela Jaffe, Casey McAllister, and Earl Scioneaux III

Executive Producer: Benjamin Jaffe
Producer: Benjamin Jaffe
Engineer: Earl Scioneaux III
Graphic Design: Casey McAllister

(Preservation Hall Recordings 2008)