On a Mardi Gras Day
"A formidable boogie and blues pianist with a lovable growl of a voice, [Dr. John's] most enduring achievements have used New Orleans R&B;, rock, and Mardi Gras craziness to come up with his own brand of `voodoo' music. He's also quite accomplished and enjoyable when sticking to purely traditional forms of blues and R&B.;"--All Music GuideGrammy-winning artistDr. Johnaccompanied byChris Barber, the kingpin of modern British jazz!  Recorded live during a Mardi Gras party in 1983 at London's posh Marquee Club.Dr. Johnis a charismatic and colorful pianist, singer, and songwriter whose music often combines blues, boogie woogie, and rock 'n' roll.  Born in New Orleans, his musical career began as a session musician in New Orleans in the 1950's.  During his career he has worked with a veritable "who's who" of the music industry, including Professor Longhair, Frankie Ford, Joe Tex, Eric Clapton, and Mick Jagger.