Professor Longhair - Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo (1974) [Reissue 2006]

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Artist: Professor Longhair
Title: Rock 'N' Roll Gumbo
Year Of Release: 1974/2006
Label: Maison De Blues [SSC 3049]
Genre: New Orleans Blues, Rhythm & Blues, Soul/Funk Blues
Quality: CBR 320 kbps / FLAC (tracks +.cue,log)
Total Time: 47:11
Total Size: 109 mb / 290 mb
WebSite: Album Preview

Recorded in 1974, this album almost never saw the light of day. Fortunately, the master tapes were found and the album was released posthumously. Professor Longhair was a giant in the New Orleans music community, but had not recorded in over ten years when he was convinced to start playing again. From the opening riffs, one can understand the stature of Professor Longhair as a great pianist -- he demonstrates that he is equally at home playing rhumba boogie, blues songs, and calypso. He plays New Orleans standards (many penned by himself), but what makes this recording a classic is the chance to hear him play with guitarist Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown. The interplay of these music veterans is mesmerizing. The piano playing is breathtaking, and has a percussive quality unlike any other player before or since. It is hard to believe that Professor Longhair languished in obscurity for so many years after hearing the jubilance of "Mardi Gras in New Orleans," a song that will have you tapping your feet and hands as if you were in the parade. This album is essential for fans of New Orleans music and those aspiring to be rock & roll pianists.

:: TRACKLIST ::

1. Hey Now Baby (Henry Roeland Byrd) 3:37
2. Junco Partner (Bob Shad) 3:29
3. Meet Me Tomorrow Night (Henry Roeland Byrd) 3:17
4. Doin' It (Henry Roeland Byrd) 4:05
5. How Long Has That Train Been Gone (Henry Roeland Byrd) 3:30
6. Mean Ol' World (Arranged By Henry Roeland Byrd) 3:35
7. Rockin' Pneumonia (Huey Smith) 2:43
8. Mardi Gras In New Orleans (Henry Roeland Byrd) 2:56
9. Jambalaya (Hank Williams) 3:11
10. Tipitina (Henry Roeland Byrd) 3:37
11. Mess Around (Ahmet Ertegun) 2:38
12. Stag-O-Lee (Arranged By Henry Roeland Byrd) 2:57
13. Rum And Coke (Sullavan, Amsterdam, Baron) 3:12
14. (They Call Me) Dr. Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland Byrd) 4:17

Bass – Julius Farmer
Congas – Alfred "Uganda" Roberts
Drums – Shiba
Engineer – Stephen Hodge
Guitar – Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown
Liner Notes – George Winston
Liner Notes, Producer – Philippe Rault
Mastered By – Bernie Grundman
Photography – Barry Kaiser (tracks: 8)
Piano, Vocals – Professor Longhair
Producer [Reissue] – Frosty Horton, George Winston, Stephen Hodge
Saxophone [Tenor], Saxophone [Baritone] – Jerry Jumonville
Trumpet – Steve Madaio (tracks: 8)
Violin – Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown (tracks: 9)

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