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The Pacific Jazz Institute at Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley presents legendary blues man Dr. John for six nights. Band members include John Fohl (guitar), David Barard (bass), and Herman Ernest (drums). Set times Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 7:30pm. Show times Friday and Saturday at 7:30pm & 10:00pm. Doors open at 6pm Tuesday & 5:30pm Wednesday – Sunday.

Iconic American musician Dr. John goes TRIBAL with the follow-up to his 2008 Grammy Award Winning release The City That Care Forgot for “Best Contemporary Blues Album.” His newest release TRIBAL (August 2010), featuring a track with Grammy winner Derek Trucks, is a unique spicy mix of New Orleans funk and blues with songs written by Dr. John and a few of his friends - Allen Toussaint and the late Bobby Charles all joined by his ultra funky Lower 911 band of musicians. Dr. John, or Mac Rebennack as known to friends and family, is universally celebrated as the living embodiment of the rich musical heritage exclusive to New Orleans.

His colorful musical career began in the 50’s when he wrote and played guitar on some of the greatest records to come out of the Crescent City, including recordings by Professor Longhair, Art Neville, Joe Tex and Frankie Ford. A notorious gun incident forced the artist to give up the guitar and concentrate on organ and piano. Further trouble at home sent Dr. John west in the 60’s, where he continued to be in demand as a session musician, playing on records by Sonny & Cher, Van Morrison and Aretha Franklin to name a few. He then launched his solo career, developing the charismatic persona of Dr. John The Night Tripper. Adorned with voodoo regalia, a legend was born with his breakthrough 1968 album Gris-Gris, which established his unique blend of voodoo mysticism, funk, rhythm & blues, psychedelic rock and Creole roots.

Several of his many career highlights include the masterful album Sun, Moon and Herbs in 1971 which included cameos from Eric Clapton and Mick Jagger and 1973’s In The Right Place, which contained the chart hits “Right Place Wrong Time” and “Such A Night.” Dr. John garnered Grammy award wins in 1989, 1992, 1996 and 2000. He has also received five other nominations over the years. In 2004, his musical love letter to the city of New Orleans, “N’awlinz Dis Dat or D’udda,” was awarded the prestigious Académie Charles Cros 57ème Palmarès award in France. It was the first time since the 1970s that an artist from North America received the award. After a half century of creating music for others and himself, Dr. John continues to write, arrange, produce and interpret with a passion that has yet to wane.

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