New Orleans Cookin'is the product of Cyril's musical heritage and experience in the Crescent City. He has synthesized the influences of mentors including Big Chief Jolly (Neville's uncle of the Wild Tchoupitoulas), Professor Longhair, Fats Domino.



The album consists of Cyril's original compositions and interpretations of New Orleans classics featuring guest performances by Allen Toussaint, Eddie Bo, "Mean" Willie Green and Marva Wright. This enhanced CD also contains video performances and interviews with Cyril with insight into the making of New Orleans Cookin'. Following the release of New Orleans Cookin' Louisiana Red Hot will distribute nationally the entire Tipitina's/Endangered Species catalog including Cyril Neville's The Fire This Time and Soulo, both records demonstrate Cyril's fierce Uptown funk and second?line reggae.



In addition, will be the Diamonds Solemnly Yours, featuring the soulful vocal talents of Gaynielle Neville and Medicine by Deff Generation, a mix of hip?hop and New Orleans funk by Neville offspring Jason Neville and Norman Caesar.