Like any of
the Preservation Hall Jazz Band's previous records,
Because of You is an engaging collection of Dixieland and New Orleans jazz standards, written by the likes of
Earl Hines, Louis Cottrell, and
Sammy Cahn. What makes this special is the spotlight on
Narvin Kimball, the group's oldest member.
Kimball sings many of these songs, most of which are love songs, and his performances give the album a warm, appealing quality, even if his singing isn't technically perfect. ~ Thom Owens