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Gumbo by: Dr. John List Price: £9.99 CD-Charts Price: £6.47 You Save: £3.52 (35%)Prices subject to change. |
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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0075678039829 Label: Rhino Manufacturer: Rhino Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Rhino Release Date: April 04, 1993 Studio: Rhino Sales Rank: 16474 MPN: 7006 Disc 1:
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Editorial Review: Amazon.co.uk Review: After the studio bloat of 1971's The Sun, Moon & Herbs, Gumbo is a tightly focused return to Mac Rebennack--aka Dr John--'s musical roots. His band is full of Louisiana legends (Harold Battiste, Lee Allen) plus lesser known but equally important 'Nawlins heroes: Ronnie Barron, Alvin Robinson, and a wonderful trombonist known simply as Streamline. Together, they rage through a dozen New Orleans classics, not only the work of Professor Longhair and Huey Smith, but also Earl King and Ray Charles, who lived in the Crescent City while leading the house band at the Dew Drop Inn. Many of these songs are closely associated with the 1950s, but Gumbo never sounds forced or nostalgic; it's great work from start to finish. --Keith Moerer Description: After a series of albums which presented a unique mix of voodoo exotica and southern Louisiana funk grooves, Dr. John turned his sights on the rich heritage that informed his vision. The resultant GUMBO is a complete winner from start to finish. Opening with "Iko Iko", which dates from the early'50s, he celebrates many of the prime musical influences ofhis youth in New Orleans; standards from the Crescent City songbook, with nods to key players such as Professor Longhair, Lee Allen, Huey Smith, and Earl King. He even records hisown 1960 tune "Somebody Changed the Lock", as well as "MessAround" by Atlantic Records founder Ahmet Ertegun (originally written for and recorded by Ray Charles). Produced by thecomplementary team of Jerry Wexler and New Orleans' own Harold Battiste, the music is rife with potent grooves in support of topflight songs. This album is an essential. Customer Reviews
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 Rating:  - The greatest of the great Dr JohnGUMBO is one of my all-time favourite albums and my favourite in the cannon of my favourite jazz piano player, Dr John. Back in the 1970s, a pal of mine was a huge Dr John fan and tried very hard to get me enthused about the Voodoo mumblings that made up albums like Gris-Gris and Remedies ... to no avail. Until I heard GUMBO. Though I didn't know it at the time, I was to become a massive fan (via The Blues Brothers) of artists like Junior Wells and the later Atlantic and Stax musicians. What Dr John showed me here was where those musicians took their inspiration from. I don't think many will argue that Dr John isn't one of the best living jazz pianists we have, and his perky barrel-house style is very much in evidence ... Read More: Rating: - A documentary of New Orleans music - right timely & timelessThis was a revelation and refreshing revisitation in those heady hippie days at the time it was released some thirty years ago, and is all the greater for its continued freshness to this day. Quite simply, it was a firm favourite when issued (not long after seeing Mac live at the 1970 Bath Festival). It is still a top ranking all-time classic and is possibly the essential one to have - but of course there are so many great offerings that it is hard to choose. So as one of the central characters in the history of rock/fonk/r&b, with authentic respect for his peers, and a true originator to boot - this album sums it up! I will continue to turn out to hear the man in action whenever possible. Just ... Read More: Rating:  - Good, but not as good as 'Gris Gris'This is certainly a good album, but not as rewarding as the album 'Gris Gris'. Dr John is a very contemporary and original artist, with some brilliant songs on his repetoire. However, if you have never heard any Dr John before, I would suggest buying 'Gris Gris' first. For die hard fans, though, this is a must. |
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