In a nutshell, Bored & Dangerous says: “Dr John’s Gumbo is made up of one very specific, very dominant ingredient, Dr John.”
When I’m trying to think of classic albums, or iconic artists I should listen to for Bored and Dangerous, I’m trying to find bands or artists who I know I should be more familiar with. Even if I don’t think they’ll match my personal taste, I know they have produced records I need to have listened to if I’m gonna call myself a serious music fan. One simple rule for knowing a band or artist fits this bill is to ask the question, “Did they appear in The Last Waltz?” Asking that question and getting an answer in the affirmative is what lead me to Dr John, and Dr John’s Gumbo.
His Cajun slur is on great display in Iko Iko, as the loose enunciations perfectly suit the loose groove of his piano. This is the sound of New Orleans. And as a white guy from Australia who’s never actually been to New Orleans, I believe I’m more than qualified to make that call. Because I saw all four seasons of Treme. Some episodes, twice. (more…)
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