None other than Malcolm John Rebennack Jr. aka Dr. John (New Orleans, Louisiana,
November 20, 1941 - June 6, 2019) has better symbolized the music of New Orleans
since the 1970s. One of the most prolific session musicians in the history of
recorded music, he has worn out the pianos (and to a lesser extent, his guitar
and percussion) of studios the world over, and brought his inimitable touch to a
prodigious number of diverse recordings, often for the most renowned musicians.
His solo career, less lucrative but rich in quality, spans several spectrums,
including New Orleans rhythm...