The Musical Mojo Of Dr. John: Celebrating Mac And His Music
Description
Two CD edition. The Musical Mojo of Dr. John recording captures a star-studded
concert at New Orleans’ Saenger Theatre, with Dr. John joined by a stunningly
diverse assortment of notable guest artists, who perform 22 songs written,
recorded and/or popularized by Dr. John during his prolific six-decade career,
honoring his large and still-growing musical legacy. Fittingly, The Musical
Mojo of Dr. John also features memorable performances by several New Orleans
legends, including Allen Toussaint, Irma Thomas, Terence Blanchard, John
Boutté, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, George Porter
Jr. And Zigaboo Modeliste of the Meters, and Aaron, Charles and Cyril Neville.
Bassist Don Was served as the project’s musical director, leading an all-star
house band that also included Allman Brothers Band/Rolling Stones keyboardist
Chuck Leavell, renowned NOLA pianist John Gros, Funky Meters guitarist Brian
Stoltz and journeyman drummer Kenny Aronoff, as well as Dr. John’s
longstanding musical compatriot, trombonist Sarah Morrow.
Features:
Product Details:
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Language : English
- Product Dimensions : 5.71 x 4.96 x 0.43 inches; 4.02 Ounces
- Manufacturer : Concord Records
- Original Release Date : 2016
- Date First Available : August 17, 2016
- Label : Concord Records
- Country of Origin : USA
- Number of discs : 2