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Ske-dat-de Dat... The Spirit Of Satch

Dr. John

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Format: CD

Cat No: PRPCD100

Release Date:  01 September 2014

Label:  The Last Music Company

Packaging Type:  Jewel Case

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  805520031004

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  05 June 2020

Label:  The Last Music Company

Packaging Type:  Slip Sleeve (CD or Vinyl)

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5052442013563

Genres:  Jazz  

Release Date:  05 June 2020

Label:  The Last Music Company

Packaging Type:  Custom Packaging

No of Units:  1

Barcode:  5052442013648

Genres:  Jazz  

  • Description

    Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee and six-time GRAMMY® winner Dr. John is New Orleans' most prominent living musical icon. The embodiment of his hometown's freewheeling creative spirit and multiple musical traditions, he's built a visionary, idiosyncratic body of work that's deeply rooted in the Crescent City's myriad blues, R&B, jazz and rock 'n' roll traditions.

    So it's fitting that Dr. John's new album on Proper Records, Ske-Dat-De-Dat The Spirit of Satch, pays heartfelt tribute to another larger-than-life New Orleans legend: the seminal trumpeter and vocalist Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, whose musical innovations created the template for 20th-century jazz, and whose playful attitude and life-embracing spirit made him a beloved figure whose worldwide appeal transcended music.

    The album honours Armstrong's musical genius as well as his effervescent personality with 13 classic numbers drawn from various phases of Armstrong's five-decade career, with Dr. John joined by a stellar supporting cast that manages to update the material while maintaining the music's timeless emotional appeal.

    The subtitle The Spirit of Satch is particularly appropriate given the album's birth cycle, which Dr. John says was set into motion when the late Armstrong - whom he'd only met once during his lifetime, in the office of their mutual manager Joe Glaser - came to him in a dream. Prior to making the album, Dr. John honoured Satchmo on stage, presenting rapturously received tribute concerts, dubbed "Props to Pops," at New York's Brooklyn Academy of Music in March 2012 and at the Hollywood Bowl in July 2013.

    In addition to Dr. John's trademark vocals and piano, and backup from some of New Orleans' finest musicians, Ske-Dat-De-Dat The Spirit of Satch features a stellar assortment of guest singers and players. Bonnie Raitt shares the spotlight on a swinging reading of "I've Got the World On A String," Ledisi and the McCrary Sisters lend gospel authority to "Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen," Anthony Hamilton is featured on a mournful "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child," Shemekia Copeland trades verses with Dr. John on a playful reworking on "Sweet Hunk O' Trash," and the Blind Boys of Alabama lend their powerful voices to "What A Wonderful World" and "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams."

    Since Ske-Dat-De-Dat The Spirit of Satch is a tribute to the man who popularized the trumpet for a worldwide audience, it's fitting that the project should feature some of today's greatest trumpeters, namely Nicholas Payton (on "What A Wonderful World" and "Gut Bucket Blues"), Terence Blanchard ("Mack the Knife," "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams"), Arturo Sandoval ("Tight Like This," "Memories of You"), Wendell Brunious ("Thats My Home") and James Andrews ("Dippermouth Blues"), along with New Orleans' legendary horn ensemble the Dirty Dozen Brass Band ("When You're Smiling").

    Description

    In memoriam. Mac Rebennack November 20th 1941 – June 6th 2019>p>

    Executive producer Malcolm Mills met Mac in 2012 to hear from the horse's mouth why he wanted to make this record, and told him "Louis Armstrong visited me in a dream and all he said was "do my music your way" - that's all he said. That was the whole f****n' dream". So that was that. Who could refuse? Mac was pleased to have his dream realised and pass the torch, fuelled by his own funknology, because he was born and grew up in the 3rd Ward of New Orleans - exactly where Louis Armstrong lit the flame.



    This limited-edition vinyl album (and slip case CD) is released on the first anniversary of Mac's passing to commemorate the lives of Mac Rebennack and Louis Armstrong - without both of whom, the path of our musical discovery would have been very poorly lit.

    Description

    In memoriam. Mac Rebennack November 20th 1941 – June 6th 2019>p>

    Executive producer Malcolm Mills met Mac in 2012 to hear from the horse's mouth why he wanted to make this record, and told him "Louis Armstrong visited me in a dream and all he said was "do my music your way" - that's all he said. That was the whole f****n' dream". So that was that. Who could refuse? Mac was pleased to have his dream realised and pass the torch, fuelled by his own funknology, because he was born and grew up in the 3rd Ward of New Orleans - exactly where Louis Armstrong lit the flame.



    This limited-edition vinyl album (and slip case CD) is released on the first anniversary of Mac's passing to commemorate the lives of Mac Rebennack and Louis Armstrong - without both of whom, the path of our musical discovery would have been very poorly lit.

  • Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. What A Wonderful World
      • 2. Mack The Knife
      • 3. Tight Like This
      • 4. I've Got The World On A String
      • 5. Gut Bucket Blues
      • 6. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
      • 7. That's My Home
      • 8. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen
      • 9. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams
      • 10. Dippermouth Blues
      • 11. Sweet Hunk O'Trash
      • 12. Memories Of You
      • 13. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You)

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. What A Wonderful World Featuring Nicholas Payton And The Blind Boys Of Alabama
      • 2. MacK The Knife Featuring Terence Blanchard And Mike Ladd
      • 3. Tight Like This Featuring Arturo Sandoval And Telmary
      • 4. I've Got The World On A String Featuring Bonnie Raitt
      • 5. Gut Bucket Blues Featuring Nicholas Payton
      • 6. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child Featuring Anthony Hamilton
      • 7. That's My Home Featuring Wendell Brunius And The Mccrary Sisters

      Side 2

      • 1. Nobody Knows The Trouble I've Seen Featuring Ledesi And The Mccrary Sisters
      • 2. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Featuring Terence Blanchard And The Blind Boys Of Alabama
      • 3. Dippermouth Blues Featuring James "12" Andrews
      • 4. Sweet Hunk Of Trash Featuring Shemekia Copeland
      • 5. Memories Of You Featuring Arturo Sandoval
      • 6. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) Featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band

    Tracklisting

      Disc 1

      Side 1

      • 1. What A Wonderful World Featuring Nicholas Payton And The Blind Boys Of Alabama
      • 2. MacK The Knife Featuring Terence Blanchard And Mike Ladd
      • 3. Tight Like This Featuring Arturo Sandoval And Telmary
      • 4. I've Got The World On A String Featuring Bonnie Raitt
      • 5. Gut Bucket Blues Featuring Nicholas Payton
      • 6. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child Featuring Anthony Hamilton
      • 7. That's My Home Featuring Wendell Brunius And The Mccrary Sisters
      • 8. Nobody Know The Trouble I've Seen Featuring Ledesi And The Mccrary Sisters
      • 9. Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Featuring Terence Blanchard And The Blind Boys Of Alabama
      • 10. Dippermouth Blues Featuring James "12"� Andrews
      • 11. Sweet Hunk Of Trash Featuring Shemekia Copeland
      • 12. Memories Of You Featuring Arturo Sandoval
      • 13. When You're Smiling (The Whole World Smiles With You) Featuring Dirty Dozen Brass Band