Crawfish Fiesta

by Professor Longhair

Crawfish Fiesta cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 29 January 1980
  • Label: Alligator
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:18
  • Community rating: 3.83/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Professor Longhair's 'Crawfish Fiesta' was released shortly before his death and became one of the pianist's key late-career statements. The album showcases his rolling New Orleans piano style, Caribbean rhythmic inflections, and deep influence on the city's R&B tradition.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, melodic, party, piano, bluesy, soulful, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Big Chief (3:13)
  2. Her Mind Is Gone (4:23)
  3. Something On Your Mind (4:10)
  4. You're Driving Me Crazy (2:34)
  5. Red Beans (4:09)
  6. Willie Fugal's Blues (2:03)
  7. It's My Fault, Darling (4:54)
  8. In The Wee Wee Hours (3:23)
  9. Cry To Me (3:35)
  10. Bald Head (2:58)
  11. Whole Lotta Loving (3:46)
  12. Crawfish Fiesta (3:10)

Credits

  • Professor Longhair - primary artist, piano, vocals
  • Tony Dagradi - arranged by [horns], tenor saxophone
  • Jim Moore - baritone saxophone
  • David Lee Watson - bass
  • Alfred Roberts - congas
  • Johnny Vidacovich - drums
  • Dr. John - guitar
  • Mac Rebennack - guitar

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