R.I.P. Dr. John

Although my preferred genre of music is jazz, I always got a kick out of "The Night Tripper's" music. He was "Nawlins" through and through and that included "Hoodoo"; his album Creole Moon has a picture of "Baron Samedi" on the cover; he's one of the spirits of Haitian and Louisiana Voodoo.

One hundred and fifty years ago, Dr. John was a powerful hoodoo practitioner in Nawlins, which is where the night tripper got his name. My favorite music comes from his two albums where he explores "Gris-gris".


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA-ZaD7QtGw


      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4J8VrprrGE&list=PLD8F09E69CC645A15




Without a doubt, Dr. John will have one of the biggest funerals Nawlins ever saw with the longest "Second Line"; RIP Dr. John.

Gris Gris lp perfect mix of New Orleans and psychedelic with a little voodoo throw in.

RIP. I enjoyed his unique talents. 

People see me, but they just don't know
What's in my heart and why I love you so
I love you baby, like a miner loves gold
Come yeah baby, let the good times roll


Let the good times roll
Oh let the good times roll
Let the good times roll
Come on baby, get down
And let the good times roll
Let the good times roll


Love is nice when it's understood
It's even nicer when you're feelin' good
You got me slippin' like a flag on a pole
Come yeah baby, let the good times roll

Thank you for the good times Dr. John!!!

Profoundly entertaining, shockingly talented and twisted just enough to make you smile with every riff.  Immersed in his world twice at Jazz Alley in Seattle with acoustics to die for.  Music magic in a slightly odd package.

R.I.P. Dr. and thanks for more than a glimpse of genius.