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A Fitting Tribute to Dr. John at the Saenger Theater

June 1, 2014 by: John Swenson

Dr. John didn’t go to Jazz Fest this year, but Jazz Fest came to him. Many of the festival’s key players participated in a gala tribute to Dr. John (with top prices going at $500 per seat) at the Saenger Theater, an event shepherded by Blue Note president Don Was, who served as musical director and played bass through much of the show.

The event was filmed and recorded for presumed DVD release...

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