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Dr. John: Frankie & Johnny (Sundazed)
The discography of Mac Rebennack, better known as the inimitable, inscrutable piano and vocal icon Dr. John, is as mixed up as his life was reported to be, especially during his long period of addiction. On the heels of a press release from his estate highlighting the release of four albums since his death five years ago, comes a new collection, Frankie and Johnny.
Dr. John Estate Commemorates Five Years and Four Acclaimed Albums
The legendary Dr. John, who passed away on June 6, 2019, continues to be mourned by fans, friends, and family worldwide. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee and […]
Dr. John: Gris-Gris Gumbo Ya Ya: Singles 1968-1974 (Omnivore)
As if anyone can forget the singular genius of Dr. John, a new collection of his Atco singles reminds us of his mos’ scocious musical medicine.
Jack’s Waterfall: Call Dr. John (M.C. Records)
This salute to Dr. John, and to New Orleans R&B as a whole, was put together by Long Island-based pianist Jack Licitra and his crew, all of whom are well-steeped in the tradition (they’ve even subtitled the album as an “American Roots Project”).
John Gros to Pay Tribute to Dr. John at Tipitina’s
The musical community in New Orleans will come together for an evening of homage to the late Mac Rebennack, known as Dr. John, who passed away in 2019. This tribute, […]
Dr. John: Dr. John: The Montreux Years (BMG)
Dr. John: The Montreaux Years collects recordings from seven of the late, much-loved singer-pianist’s Montreaux Jazz Festival sets. Following the April release of the Tipitina’s Record Club’s Solo Piano: Live In New Orleans 1984, The Montreaux Years is this year’s second official Dr. John concert album. It’s available in CD and digital formats, while the Tipitina’s Record Club album is a limited-edition vinyl LP.
Dr. John, Things Happen That Way (Rounder Records)
Listening to Dr. John’s final, posthumously released studio album, Things Happen That Way, is a bittersweet experience. You get to hear more of his idiosyncratic voice and vocal phrasings as […]
Things Happen That Way: A conversation with Dr. John’s oldest child, Karla R. Pratt, on her father’s final album
Like Allen Toussaint, his fellow New Orleans music master, Dr. John left a parting gift. In June 2016, seven months after Toussaint’s death, Nonesuch Records released the final studio album […]
Dr. John’s last album, Things Happen That Way, to be released by Rounder Records
Dr. John’s Things Happen That Way album recorded during the final months of his life will be released by Rounder Records on September 23, 2022.
