Product Description

"Just sit back and watch Dr. John work his way through the likes of "C.C. Rider" and Pine Top Boogie"… you will have got a graduate degree in soul." - Time Magazine

Imagine being able to see as well as hear the amazing piano styles of the great Dr. John - up close! This one-hour session is jammed full of powerful playing, slowed-down instruction, and the wonderful personality of one of the premier artists of our time.

On this informative and fascinating lesson, Mac (Dr. John) Rebennack discusses the playing styles of the musicians he heard and worked with as a youngster growing up in New Orleans. You’ll learn songs and instrumentals by such legendary greats as Professor Longhair, Pine Top Smith, Champion Jack Dupree, Fats Domino, James Booker and others. Mac breaks down the tunes, turnarounds, left-hand patterns, and right-hand improvisations so that an aspiring pianist can truly understand this exciting tradition.

This fascinating instructional DVD will challenge and excite anyone who wants to play in the New Orleans style as exemplified by the great Dr. John!

Songs: Frankie And Johnny, C. C. Rider, Pine Top Boogie, Blueberry Hill, The Fat Man, Goodnight Irene, others.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #67950 in DVD
• Published on: 2005
• Released on: 2005-05-01
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Aspect ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Formats: Color, DVD, NTSC
• Original language: English
• Number of discs: 1
• Running time: 60 minutes

Customer Reviews

Great for experienced piano players
Dr. John is not going to teach you how to play. In fact, he's not going to teach you anything, but if you can learn by watching his hands, then you will gain a lot. I've learned a ton of new licks just by watching him play. But if you're anything other than an advanced blues player already, you're not likely to gain from this DVD.

Fantastic!
This DVD is for anyone who truly wants to learn how to play blues piano properly. Dr. John is a fantastic musician with an outstanding repertoire. Perhaps the only downside is that not all of the songs are transcibed which is a pity, especially with Swanee River Boogie, but that shouldn't deter anyone from buying this DVD. He is a true master and the opportunity to have him personally show you how to play blues piano should not be passed up. Absolutely fantastic!

Doctor John Teaches New Orleans Piano
Very much into the New Orleans blues and get down boogie woogie . Doctor John has listened closely to the great New Orleans piano players and he is now a great one and legend in his own right .If you cherish plain get down earthy blues and a boogie woogie beat then this DVD is for you . Doc John also teaches you about the so rich black music culture still cooking in New Orleans . Suggest you purchase both volumes of his DVD's on this subect you will not regret .