James Booker: Audio Documentary
Allen ToussaintFats DominoJames Bookermac Rebennacknew orleanspianoray charlesScott Billington
Allen ToussaintFats DominoJames Bookermac Rebennacknew orleanspianoray charlesScott Billington
Another giant leaves us. Obituary. Dave BartholomewFats Dominomusicnew orleans
While Santa put a Fats Domino record on the phonograph, Angelo, sniffling and looking a little confused, sat down on the kitchen chair across from Mrs. Reilly and Mr. Robichaux. boogie woogieConfederacy of DuncesFats Dominonew orleanspiano
A year has already flown by since Fats’ departure. boogie woogieFats Dominonew orleanspiano
B. Getz outlines the history of funk. Allen ToussaintDr. JohnFats Dominofunkjames brownmusicneville brothersnew orleansprofessor longhairpsychedelic funksecond line
Still in NOLA here is a newly curated anthology of the life and works of Professor Longhair (this year marks the centenary of his birth), originally documented by the late Stevenson J. Palfi. That “Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together” is quite true, but we are lucky to have had the Fats-Ray-Jerry summit from thirty years…
Yes, Indeed. boogie woogieFats Dominomusicnew orleanspiano
boogie woogieclint eastwoodFats DominoJazzmusicpiano
Check out the artist, Terrance Osborne. Artboogie woogieFats Dominojazz Festnew orleansTerrance Osborne
Happy birthday to Dave Bartholomew. Also on this day, Lee Dorsey. Dave BartholomewFats DominoLee Dorseymusicnew orleansthe big beattrumpet