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Binding: Audio CD EAN: 0698458100221 Label: Metro Manufacturer: Metro Number Of Discs: 1 Publisher: Metro Release Date: March 13, 2000 Studio: Metro Sales Rank: 59520
Rating: - Does what it says on the tin
Its funky!
Although the cover would lead you to believe this is a bona fida Dr John album, in fact its not. Orginally it was released as The Donald Harrison Band with Dr John. Makes no difference though its still great.
Tracks 2 to 8 were recorded live at Birdland in 1991 and most of the time the music reeks of New Orleans, but just occasionally some great straight ahead Jazz playing slips in (not surprising as they were playing at Birdland) such as a minute into Iko Iko when Harrison ... Read More
Rating: - Sensational live performance
How did I miss this one for so long? It has lots of really rough edges and little formal finesse but is long on raw energy, particularly in the sensational ensemble playing (great percussion and brass). The worthy Doctor is in excellent vocal form on a range of songs that embrace some of the whackiest I've heard. From the wailing call on the first track (not the Dr?) to the last, it's a blast.
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