Dr. John
Elsewhere, Rebennack delivers signature Crescent City piano funk, as on "I Don't Get Around Much Anymore," punctuated by a roguish verbal altercation that segues ingeniously into the pensive longing of "Solitude." Similarly, a fine revival of Duke's little-known "Flaming Sword" invokes nothing if not the genial spirit of that other down-home doctor, Professor Longhair. Integral to the album's seamless swing is the consummate vocal and instrumental backing of David Barard (bass), Bobby Broom (guitar), and Herman Ernest III (drums), with rock-steady guest turns by Ronnie Cuber (sax) and Cyro Baptista (percussion). Rebennack's Ph.D. in breaking the rules conjures musical grace and style in spades, in an evocative nod to the unclassifiable elegance of Ellington's enduring inspiration. - Michael Stone
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