The Piano Styles Of Dr. John

Artists

Album Info

Release Date: 2003

Label: Homespun Tapes

"These two DVDs provide a rare opportunity to visit with Mac Rebennack (a.k.a. Dr. John), one of America's most brilliant and distinctive musical voices. This masterful piano player, prodigious songwriter, two-time Grammy Award winner and celebrated ambassador of New Orleans music demonstrates his remarkable instrumental technique, discusses his influences, and shares intriguing stories of a life in music.

"With is encyclopedic knowledge of musical styles, Mac plays and analyzes more than thirty tunes, from traditional New Orleans blues to the compositions of Cole Porter, DUke Ellington, Doc Pomus and others. Our overhead camera provides close-up views of Mac's hands as he plays the licks, bass lines, turnarounds, chord proressions and voicings that have secured him an honored place in the history of popular music.

"This unique set contains a veritable gold mine of great piano grooves, songs and ideas. It can be studied as an in-depth master class, or can be watched and enjoyed for its entertainment value alone. Either way, this session will provide many hours of fascinating viewing for Dr. John's legions of avid fans."

Includes musical booklet.

Total time: Two hours