#ThrowbackThursday #TBT
Professor Longhair combined musical influences in the 1940s, creating exciting music with his piano virtuosity while building the foundation of #funk music in #NewOrleans. Influenced many, like Dr. John. More of his songs and info later in this seasonal thread.
"Black or white, local or out-of-town, they all had Longhair's music in common. Just that mambo-rhumba boogie thing."
— Allen Toussaint
Flowing piano riffs over percussive horn section. You know how to whistle don't you?
BIG CHIEF
- Professor Longhair
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4j5PprDVYgU
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