Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo

by Professor Longhair

Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 1974
  • Label: Blue Star
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:33
  • Community rating: 3.85/5 from 3 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Recorded in Bogalusa, Louisiana, this vibrant album captures the infectious piano style of New Orleans legend Professor Longhair. Accompanied by guitarist Clarence 'Gatemouth' Brown, the session blends rhumba rhythms with foundational rhythm and blues. 'Rock 'n' Roll Gumbo' revitalized Longhair's recording career and solidified his immense influence on the city's musical heritage.

Genres

Descriptors: rhythmic, party, piano, bluesy, vocal

Tracklist

  1. Junco Partner (3:29)
  2. Meet Me Tomorrow Night (3:15)
  3. Doin' It (3:41)
  4. How Long Has That Train Been Gone (3:30)
  5. Tipitina (3:37)
  6. Rockin' Pneumonia (3:24)
  7. Jambalaya (3:19)
  8. Mean Ol' World (3:35)
  9. Stag-O-Lee (4:42)
  10. Mess Around (2:07)
  11. Hey Now Baby (3:37)
  12. (They Call Me) Doctor Professor Longhair (4:17)

Credits

  • Professor LonghAIR - primary artist, piano, vocals
  • Jean Vern - artwork, illustration
  • Julius Farmer - bass [uncredited]
  • Alfred Roberts - congas [uncredited]
  • Sheba - drums [uncredited]
  • Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown - guitar, violin [uncredited]
  • Jerry Jumonville - tenor saxophone [uncredited]
  • Steve Madaio - trumpet [uncredited]

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