album · June 18, 1974
Rock ’n’ Roll Gumbo
Universal Music Division Decca Records FranceSee this day
rhythm and bluesbluesjazz
This 1974 album finds Professor Longhair in excellent form, laying down his signature rhumba-rock piano style. It captures the inimitable spirit of New Orleans rhythm and blues.
- The album was produced by Jerry Wexler and Ahmet Ertegun.
- It was recorded at Ultrasonic Studios in New Orleans.
- The album features songs like "Tipitina" and "Junco Partner."
Professor Longhair was a New Orleans blues and R&B pianist and vocalist. He is best known for his unique rhumba-style piano playing and charismatic stage presence. He was a key figure in the development of New Orleans R&B in the post-war era. This album, "Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo," was released in 1974, during a period of resurgence for the artist.
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