Hollywood Africans CD

Released in 2018, Hollywood Africans is Jon Batiste's T Bone Burnett-produced love letter to New Orleans — recorded in his hometown and described as "an homage to his musical heroes and an intimate portrait of the artist." Blending originals like "Kenner Boogie" and "Chopinesque" with timeless standards including "What a Wonderful World," "Smile," and "Saint James Infirmary Blues," it strips everything back to its rawest, most essential form.

Why Fans Love This Album:

• Features "Kenner Boogie," "What A Wonderful World," "Chopinesque," "Saint James Infirmary Blues," "Smile," and "The Very Thought of You"
• Produced by T Bone Burnett — recorded in Batiste's hometown of New Orleans as a tribute to his musical roots
• Also available on double vinyl LP — see our full Jon Batiste collection

CD Details

• Release Date: September 28, 2018
• Record Label: Verve
• UPC: 602567875208
• Number of Discs: 1

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