Dr John Plays the Blues for You!

[@traceysedlakova4383]

Proud New Orleans expat here, just asked my 8 year old kiddo who was playing, and without even looking at the screen, he said “Dat’s Dr. John!” (With a ‘duh’ look on his face) ⚜️

[@arronjoseph1212]

New Orleans jazz fest. the rain was pouring down, thousands stood there waiting, thankful for the rain because it was hot that day, and in walks dr john and he says if you are crazy enough to stay I am crazy enough to play,,

[@JoeC88]

👍

[@yosoypokefanburgh]

Shit, that must be an amazing moment!!!!

[@mijnosirrom6958]

Thank you for this🧡

[@georges3628]

It is amazing what he can do with a 12 bar blues.

[@jamestburgess6372]

One CRAZY CAJUN

[@anonymous203020]

RIP Dr. John. I hope you are on a great galactic ship to infinity and beyond!

[@Hanty_maksiisk]

2024, Dr. John continues to amaze a generation

[@JohnRobertPotter]

Sometimes when Dr. John is playing, I can clearly see a boy and his dog playing and growing up together, his sound somehow encompasses the true joys of life.

[@sebastianositaliano6360]

We lost a legend. None like him! Everybody keep playing whatever you can to keep this music alive.

[@DomPipkinAndTheIkos]

I do, as often as I can ! x.

[@robertplotkin2708]

Every master throughout history has taken a simple theme and then embellished it with endless variety, imbued with a unique spirit, all the while making it seem effortless. All anyone else can hope to do is copy them and achieve a tiny fraction of their original organic improvisation. Thank you Dr. John!

[@timcornelius1912]

Thank you Robert fo r for giving it life

[@ToddHamric]

Dr. John has such EFFORTLESS control, rock solid timing, and SLIPPERY transitions. I saw him live probably 18 years ago or so with my Dad. We couldn't understand a single word he spoke, but who needs words when you can speak like this ; )

[@raidone7413]

Yup. I understood every note

[@claudedupras2492]

And on the 7day, Gog listen to some piano blues, and saw that it was good.And He called it I Am Dr.john.

[@therabidscorpion]

Hard to believe he started out as a guitar player.

[@eliotguerin192]

@@therabidscorpion Yep he did. He kept playing some guitar, but after his finger was shot (!), piano seemed easier. Most of us probably would’ve given up then, but as a teen who was born and raised with reverence toward music, and who didnt have many other options due to a checkered legal past from his youth, it was inevitabe Doc would find any way he could to continue with music

[@mojopin70]

Its incredible

[@hostetlerfamily3187]

He is so effortlessly good.

[@wayneconn1079]

So glad i met you Doc . You were so kind to me and i even carried your famous snake walking cane . When i shook your hand and thanked you . I said i waited 2 hours outside to speak to you and 20 years plus for this meeting . It was a meeting i will always treasure . Still miss you Brother where ever you are Mr New Orleans . R I.P My friend

[@paulmayerpiano]

Now that's some proper blues piano! Down and dirty and greasy, with that great left hand. Never fails to satisfy. Thank you for posting!!

[@cultfan5227]

Paul - listen to Dr. John doing 'There Must Be A Better World Somewhere' !!

[@realasscracka]

Xactly... Left hand gotta be Dirty with them Fat Ass chords

[@fritz1up]

Dr. John is the reason I got into piano in the first place.

[@Zilegil]

Alvin Fritscher aw yisss. For me it was Fess and Hugh Laurie

[@jessebellian]

Same here. I played piano already but he's the reason I learned blues and boogie and it's just about all I play on piano to this day.

[@yosoypokefanburgh]

Mine was jerry lee lewis, but i love the doctor, its one of my favourites too

[@hendrikjanriesebos1293]

Cooking up a nice bowl of Gumbo with dr John playing in the background. Life is good.

[@giacomobenini8626]

Yeah man, it is indeed good after all.

[@cuggyuggy]

This has to be the coolest guy on earth

[@yosoypokefanburgh]

Yes it is

[@mikebuzzard2926]

Love the bass notes, watch his left hand

[@jacejmusic]

Oh Mac, you make everyone feel better than they were just a short while ago. What a treasure!

[@2tommyrad]

Beautiful. He's a National treasure.

[@mikemiller9709]

I'm a guitar player and have been for the last 40 years but this man makes the hair on my arms stand up.what a player!!!!

[@keyed88]

RIP you FANTASTIC CAT, you. Miss you already. Thanks for all the great music.

[@andrewbarrett1537]

Listened the entire way through... lots of Bert Mays stuff in here. Funky as hell and so right

[@leilanirocks]

I always feel like “WOW” whenever I get to hear Dr. John play. Like him, this should have gone on forever.

[@antiquesandrestorations8619]

R.I.P Dr.John ....What a legacy of Music he has left us ! Incredible !!

[@richardseegman803]

I never heard this number before -- very good. Dr. John is a great hero of mine, and he just got better at the piano the older he got. RIP Mac

[@andrewlowe9969]

His piano style, timing and rhythm were above and beyond. What a talent he was. Rest easy Doc anyone who has heard you play knows how amazing you were and we are blessed to have clips like this to always remember you with and show others to your wonderful world of musicianship. Thank you for all you did for us all to hear, remember and cherish!

[@richardseegman803]

@lowe9969 Great reply. We both love his brilliant piano playing!!!

[@rjmprod]

The man has the touch of a master.....!

[@sjc1960]

I could listen to that all day...

[@STANLIZ4]

and me!

[@michaelmangino4433]

Oh yes my man my musical heart misses you . Play on in spirt my fellow musician.

[@TriciaCummings]

I love you, Dr. John!

[@greggjensen1350]

The Music flows out of him somehow! Amazing

[@efanshel]

He was so talented, and very intelligent when interviewed. He was a force for integrity and honest playing...

[@claudedupras2492]

He is a force 😎

[@randystallard8079]

When I get the blues I ALWAYS call Doctor John, works every time, washes em right away!!! Smooth slidin' on them golden keys in Heaven now, thanks Doc...❤🙏❤

[@bobreda676]

Never anyone like him. A true spirit of Nawlins. Bless him wherever he is now....

[@TheEdie1958]

Sweetest reverie his versatility and virtuoso on the piano a musical peak performance he left a music legacy for generations of jazz aficionados to rediscover. His picture with bandana and top hat makes a great book jacket for his memoirs.

[@jaredrush6750]

Just the greatest hands in the business

[@michaeldonnelly2691]

Seen him live was playing 2 pianos at the same time at one point incredible show.

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[@not2tees]

Major lesson on the Blues here, and a joy to hear, yesSIR!

[@mimimi230]

that makes my mind clear. puhh thank god for this awesome music exist in our world.

[@Ramshackled17]

Rip Doc. I love your music

[@mitchgawlik1175]

Oh the talent the good Doctor had. You've got to tap your foot to this.

[@jordisanabravalle9248]

Dr.John not dead.....is in my live....is the best!!!!

[@barryphilpott15]

RIP Mac. I was hooked to Dr John's music from the moment I heard, and watched, him play and sing "Such a Night" on "The Last Waltz" film. An accomplished musician, most of all, a superb pianist/keyboard player, Dr John was an outstanding interpreter of Blues and Cajun music, but also equally at home with jazz and swing. I loved this man, and always will. God bless you Mac.

[@ronnie5129]

Mac is one of the best Musicians to ever play an instrument.. When i saw him play with Leon Russell, i had to change my Underwear, It was that Great. Cousin Figel

[@not2tees]

I thought of Leon Russell, listening to this wonderful shot of blues energy! Piano love hits hard.

[@chlynn13b92]

Cousin Figel When and where did you see them play together. They were friends, at least back in the 70's. Of course they knew each other much earlier than that.

[@samstephen2172]

As good as it get s be blessed for ever....

[@GuitarTodd1]

Hey Mac, You are the man! Most piano players jump up to those high notes right out of the gate....you make us beg to hear some highs - and we love you for that! Respect!

[@tforsell]

That was some true pure music to my ears!

[@claudedupras2492]

It is.

[@kenrunnels3891]

A true master at work. You do your thang sir

[@evarsingersongwriter6228]

Thankyou DrJohn for all the fantastic music plus from my discovering you via The (The Band breakup line up) on The Last Waltz , to 😊❤❤❤ Byron Blues Fest Au live

[@СашаРуденко-г3н]

Прекрасная блюзовая композиция . Желаю дальнейшей творческой работы в стиле блюз и джаз. Спасибо .Сергей.

[@seanjmichel]

Dr john died a few years back.

[@josephscottcostanzo9550]

Absolutely a certified doctorate class,no pun intended,in the blues....even if u don't play the piano ,or any instrument....your now vertifi ded on the blues, by none other than the late great Dr. John....t.y man. Priceless!!! ..

[@cannedmusic]

Sent a link to a song I was working on to a friend, she emailed me back this man's name. I like! Thanks for presenting.

[@guentifree]

What a talent! So sad to hear the old master has passed away. RIP Dr. John, thank you for the great music you brought to us. May you sing with the angels Night Tripper god bless and fly high.

[@Try_Gratitude.123]

Best concert ever - Dr John in a basement at Duke University with 300 students and a piano. Unbelievable.

[@marscoppernoll3239]

Very nice! Fun to sing along. Thank you so much.

[@JD-vv7tq]

Thank you Dr.John for sharing your music. I'm grateful for your Smooth New Orlean Sound !

[@Burnsomatic]

Absolutely magnificent! All you need is Mac Rebennack and a piano. I've spent so many hours listening to this most beloved artist. When the day comes that he passes away, there had better be a statue of his ass alongside Louis Armstrong, Professor Longhair and James Booker or I'll be one mad m f.

[@psychkoala]

If they're going to do one, they should go ahead and do it now, while he can enjoy it.

[@goshutes]

Marshall Clyburn Dr. John would never ever call him "Satchmo", his father taught to call him Mr. Louis Armstrong.!It shows the respect they had for the Blues.

[@shanemichaels8289]

What about champion Jack Dupree and fats Domino

[@psychkoala]

Jimmy Yancey is one of the most inspired piano players I've ever heard. I love his style.

[@jaredrush6750]

John Clearly- could almost fill his shoes if he passed away. I pray that day never comes.

[@dmet5810]

He was simply awesome!

[@STANLIZ4]

Genius at work! RIP.

[@robertbuck4284]

RIP Dr. John 6/6/2019

[@JamesFolkers]

One of a kind - such a fantastic musician and entertainer!

[@kencole8442]

When you listen to Russian Roulette “Van Morrison and he sings “I'm going down New Orleans, I've got to see Dr. John Got my mojo working everything will be fine” you know a man has left his mark on music. Dr.John will live on in his music and Influence long after we are dust.

[@thearthurmigliazza]

Always great to hear him play

[@h0nkyt0nk100]

My all-time favorite pianist ❤

[@hotrod3able]

THE LATE GREAT MATT REBENNACK DR JOHN DEAD AT 77 YEARS YOUNG FROM A HEART ATTACK WE MISS YOU ALREADY THE MUSIC MAN

[@JanetCaterina]

I love this guy. And that's a nice piano!

[@claudedupras2492]

Perfect match

[@STANLIZ4]

Just brilliant! Love those harmonies, rhythm, never quite sure where its going next, then returns to melody, what Id give to have that ability

[@STANLIZ4]

Andre coWard Ducked GGG youre dead right! Why is this level of ability with so few??

[@justinlloyd2446]

for me personally, I find that practicing will only take me so far. You gotta feel it. This man feels it. I think he always has. I love this man. So amazing.

[@briekyboy]

man gives me goosebumps, merry christmas everyone

[@dontbe2silly]

Brilliant positive vibes

[@andrewbarrett1537]

Damn I think I even heard some Bert M. Mays in there !!! Fantastic!!!

[@auburnsks]

damn, Just plain and simply DAMN!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bristleconepinus2378]

Dear dear Dr. John...I'd love to hear he and Oscar go at it....probably are in heaven.

[@kirkster501]

What a legend Dr John was!

[@gregorywhite9095]

I love the way the bass echoes the treble (the right hand). This is not easy but it just seems so natural for him. I wish he was still here...

[@dannelindell7555]

One of the finest indeed master❤

[@bobwatkins9743]

The Gift. His to Us. Gone to the stars. R.I.P.

[@tomasbarth]

Master!

[@MondoCachondo]

What a groove!!

[@claudedupras2492]

And on the 7day God rested.,and listen to some piano blues, and saw that it was Good.and He called it, Dr.john.

[@claudedupras2492]

Thank you for posting. Often I listen to it seems perfect for the balance of spirit and body and mind. Thanks

[@roypreston8649]

Yes. Proper music. Wonderful.

[@Kupugila]

Max is having a hell of a good time in heaven's funkiest blues bar.

[@claudedupras2492]

Thy will be done in heaven and on earth. Great vibes.

[@andyquinn1125]

Wow. And what a left hand. Long may he be remembered.

[@merumore1]

Wonderful, as always!

[@micahgourley7984]

Such a great soul and gift who I had hoped to meet in person by somehow stalking one day in New Orleans (lol). Thanks for your contribution, not only to music, but to humanity in how you used your obviously divinely inspired gift/musicality to engage the soul in the myriad of contemplations life brings, from the highs to the lows, and all of the 'funk' in between (hehe). :') 🎹🙏

[@josephcuccio7822]

Can't wait to see you at Tipitina's in December

[@peterperry268]

ty Prof Longhair fer ya poopil! Eeeternal Parade long Esplanade!

[@annesteele2932]

Absolutely wonderful

[@claudedupras2492]

Thank you and Google night Love it

[@raimundojunior208]

Esse estilo é maravilhoso, é uma dádiva.

[@joancorr838]

He was a master.

[@GeorgeKaplan_007]

Great!!!

[@nickcoberley3558]

Rest in Peace King of the Keys

[@daleriggs6016]

Total Greatness

[@andrewcampbell-bluespianop6741]

Nice one!!

[@kettymartire7660]

Niente da dire semplicemente meraviglioso!!!!!!😯😯😯😯😯😯

[@jkajje2945]

Miss you Dr John

[@hundocraig]

marvelous

[@ArthurGervasio]

Man, that Cfx sounds so great!

[@johnsample4421]

The Best .

[@viewfromky]

WOW!

[@Bobby007D]

Yeah Y Yeah You Right !!!

[@Clodhopping]

I shared this clip with an old friend who is a long-time jazz/blues fanatic, and he replied that it was dull, repetitive and didn't "go anywhere" or build into anything interesting. As a pianist myself I feel it grooves along nicely with interesting little peaks and teases, and resolves well. Just wondered what you other musicians or jazz listeners think? Am I just a deluded fan who's hearing something that's not there? 🤔

[@dutchhoke6555]

This was a DEMO of SOME of his devices on a simple chord progression, for the benefit of us viewers. Catching up to a bunch of these is nice work, to play em or just listen. His body of work is loaded with involved stuff on many levels.

[@dutchhoke6555]

There's other videos of him solo teaching style elements on songs with the camera overhead, etc.