Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello & Allen Toussaint - Full Concert at North Sea Jazz Festival

AHOY Hall
Rotterdam, Netherlands

• In July 2007, during the North Sea Jazz Festival, Elvis Costello performed a live concert with Allen Toussaint, showcasing a collaboration that amplif... Read Full Description >

  In July 2007, during the North Sea Jazz Festival, Elvis Costello performed a live concert with Allen Toussaint, showcasing a collaboration that amplified his often genre-blending style. Leading up to this performance, Costello had released the album "The River in Reverse" in 2006, a collaborative effort with Toussaint that paid homage to New Orleans music and its rich cultural history. This album was significant as it reflected Costello's deepening engagement with American musical traditions, particularly jazz and R&B, which he further explored during the live recording. Notably, the concert features songs such as "Wonder Woman" and "Chelsea," demonstrating his ability to fuse lyrical storytelling with captivating, soulful melodies. The collaboration underscored the mutual admiration between Costello and Toussaint, marking a rich period in Costello's career where he embraced diverse influences while continuing to evolve as an artist.