Dr. John is the alter ego of the eccentric pianist, singer and composer Mac Rebennack, who is considered one of the key figures of New Orleans' rich music history. N'Awlinz Disdat Or D'Udda pays homage to the roots of New Orleans music, with that unexplainable 'feel' of the authentic 'N'awlinz' drum rhythm, playing around the beat. There is no more appropriate song to start the CD with than the
… jazz-traditional When The Saints Go Marching In - made famous in the arrangement of Dr. John greatly admired Louis Armstrong - assisted by his favorite musicians (including drummer Earl Palmer, percussionist Smokey Johnson and singer Mavis Staples). Other famous guests include Randy Newman - who seems to have based his style on the bluesy talkative vocals of Dr. John - Willie Nelson, Cyril Neville and BB King. Dr. John lives up to his reputation as New Orleans ambassador by coming up with an inimitable blend of styles (jazz, rhythm & blues, funk, blues and soul) that the city is still known for. (MS)more
