2010-02-14 Dr. John / The Neville Brothers

Ridgefield Theater

 

I’m a little disappointed I only got to see the good doctor one time. This was a great show, I enjoyed very much seeing two bands at the core of the New Orleans jazz and funk music that’s been such a big influence on the bands and musicians covered in this concert blog.

I was glad Dr. John played several selections from the Duke Elegant album, a tribute album covering music by Duke Ellington - and one of my favorites albums of this era. Just a little while later Joe Jackson would cover the same territory with his “Duke” album, equally outstanding material to students and fans of the great master of American jazz, the Duke.

Below: excerpts from the program.