Blues Unlimited #143 - New Orleans Piano

Think of New Orleans and you might think of the French Quarter, the distinctive cuisine they're justifiably famous for, the seemingly constant 24/7 party atmosphere, or strolling downtown by the Mighty Mississippi. But think of New Orleans for too long and you're bound to think of perhaps one thing -- the great music that's emanated from there, virtually non-stop, since the early days of the last century. And if you think of New Orleans music, sooner or later you're bound to think of some of the great keyboard legends that the city has known -- Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Champion Jack Dupree, Paul Gayten, Allen Toussaint, and many many more. In this episode of Blues Unlimited, we explore that rich vein of talent in a special episode dedicated to the art and artistry of New Orleans piano, taking a look at some of the great moments and huge R&B hits the Crescent City produced over the years.

Think of New Orleans and you might think of the French Quarter, the distinctive cuisine they're justifiably famous for, the seemingly constant 24/7 party atmosphere, or strolling downtown by the Mighty Mississippi. But think of New Orleans for too long and you're bound to think of perhaps one thing -- the great music that's emanated from there, virtually non-stop, since the early days of the last century. And if you think of New Orleans music, sooner or later you're bound to think of some of the great keyboard legends that the city has known -- Professor Longhair, Fats Domino, Little Richard, Champion Jack Dupree, Paul Gayten, Allen Toussaint, and many many more. In this episode of Blues Unlimited, we explore that rich vein of talent in a special episode dedicated to the art and artistry of New Orleans piano, taking a look at some of the great moments and huge R&B hits the Crescent City produced over the years.