Dr. John
Musician
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all about jazz | 4 days ago
WEB/TECH: Percussionist Fred Scott Launches New Web Site
...more bands then I can mention. My Inspirations came from Mongo Santamaria, Preston Epps, Joe Pass, Santana, Gato, Gene Harris, Dr. John, The Neville Brothers and Armondo Perazza. As you can see I have payed alot of dues, I hope you enjoy...
In this article: Roy Brooks, Marcus Belgrave, Preston Epps, Mongo Santamaria, and Joe Pass
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PopMatters | November 11, 2009
Rosie Flores: Girl of the Century (Review)
...for a bit longer. "Dark Enough at Midnight" is five minutes of sultry, swampy blues, its soundworld not so far removed from Dr. John or Tom Waits. Deep bass and guitar strings add to the atmosphere as Flores puts on her smokiest voice to...
In this article: Pine Valley Cosmonauts, Lucinda Williams, Little Honey, Tony Fitzpatrick, Dwight Yoakam, Billy Boy Arnold, and Johnny Cash
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PR Newswire | November 11, 2009
Preservation Hall and Sony RED Distribution Announce: 'Preservation, an Album Benefiting Preservation Hall and Its Music Outreach Program'
..."Rockin' Chair." The complete roster of artists includes: Louis Armstrong, Andrew Bird, Terence Blanchard, Pete Seeger, Dr. John, Blind Boys of Alabama, Brandi Carlile, Cory Chisel, Ani DiFranco, Steve Earle, Merle Haggard, Richie...
In this article: Preservation Hall, New Orleans, Sony, Brandi Carlile, Louis Armstrong, Tom Waits, Jim James, Andrew Bird, and Merle Haggard
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PR Newswire | November 09, 2009
Savoy Label Group and Universal Studios Team Up for Curious George Soundtrack
...CHRISTMAS" will feature the television show's theme performed by SLG/429 Records' Grammy winning SLG/429 Records' recording artist Dr. John with songs and score composed by Nick Nolan. Extensive retail and online marketing campaigns are...
In this article: Curious George, Universal Studios, WGBH, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company, Imagine Entertainment, Academy Awards, NBC Universal, Curious George, and PBS
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LiveDaily News | November 06, 2009
B.B. King continues roadwork, some with Buddy Guy
...of old blues songs that inspired King as a young man, and was made to sound like it was recorded in the '50s. Players include Dr. John on piano, Nathan East on standup bass and Jim Keltner on drums. A 14-track live set entitled "B.B. King...
In this article: Buddy Guy, B.B. King, One Kind Favor, New Year's Eve, Grammy, T Bone Burnett, Roy Orbison, Jim Keltner, Nathan East, and Bukka White
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all about jazz | November 05, 2009
PERFORMANCE/TOUR: George Wein and Newport All-Stars at Dizzy's Club Coca-Cola, 11/17-22
...Goodman, Kenny Barron, Bill Charlap, Mel Torm, Jon Hendricks, Rosemary Clooney, Cab Calloway, Art Garfunkel, Dr. John, Sting, Elton John, Billy Joel, Bette Midler, James Taylor, Chaka Khan, George Wein & the Newport All-Stars and Joe Williams.
In this article: George Wein, Newport, Lew Tabackin, Coca-Cola, Woody Allen, New York City, Howard Alden, Dexter Gordon, Winard Harper, and Boston University
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Business Wire Entertainment News | November 03, 2009
Composer Randy Newman and the Classic Sounds of New Orleans Celebrated on New Walt Disney Records Soundtrack The Princess and the Frog
Features New Ne-Yo Single "Never Knew I Needed" With Performances by Dr. John, Anika Noni Rose, Jim Cummings, Keith David, Michael Leon-Wooley, Bruno Campos, Jenifer Lewis, and Terence Blanchard BURBANK, Calif. --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walt...
In this article: The Princess and the Frog, Randy Newman, Anika Noni Rose, New Orleans, Terence Blanchard, Jim Cummings, Year of the Gentleman, Walt Disney Records, and Keith David
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Blogcritics | October 28, 2009
Book Review: The Levon Helm Midnight Ramble by Paul LaRaia
...touring partner and a reasonably well-known figure in his own right, Robert Plant) to elder statesmen Allen Toussaint and Dr. John. Helm's daughter, Amy, and her band Ollabelle are prominently featured, as is Larry Campbell,...
In this article: Levon Helm, Ollabelle, Cancer, Robert Plant, Larry Campbell, and Dirt Farmer
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Blogcritics | October 26, 2009
Music Review: Charlie Wood — Flutter and Wow
On "Doing the Blah Blah Blah" he channels Allen Toussaint's elegant brand of New Orleans funk; the boogie-woogie of "Be My Ball" evokes Dr. John, and "Last Dance" dives into a jazz-rock groove in the vein of Donald Fagen. The wordplay and...
In this article: Memphis, Derivative, Everybody Knows, Elvis Costello, Ron Sexsmith, and Mose Allison
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The Advertiser | October 20, 2009
Champions of Baton Rouge blues are coming
...a performance by the Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars, a stellar gathering of Louisiana's musicians. This year's stars included Dr. John, Anders Osborne, Cyril Neville and Waylon Thibodeaux. Neal and Benoit now bring their impressive...
In this article: Kenny Neal, Tab Benoit, Baton Rouge, Raful Neal, Louisiana, Buddy Guy, Houma, Louisiana, and Henry Gray
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Description from Wikipedia:
Dr. John (also Dr. John Creaux) is the stage name of Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. (born November 21, 1940), a colorful pianist, singer, and songwriter, whose music spans, and often combines, blues, boogie woogie, and rock and roll.
- Name At Birth:
- Malcolm John Rebennack, Jr.
- Also Known As:
- Mac Rebennack
- Occupation:
- Vocalist, Musician
- Instrument Played:
- vocals, piano, keyboards, guitar
- Record Label:
- Atco, Blue Note
- Years Active:
- 1950s–Present
- Associated With:
- John Mayall's Bluesbreakers
- Website:
- http://www.drjohn.org/
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