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1	Fess: The Professor Longhair Anthology (1993) more music like this by Professor Longhair The rhumba-rocking rhythms of Roy "Professor Longhair" Byrd live on throughout Rhino's 40-track retrospective of the New Orleans icon's amazing legacy. Most of the seminal stuff arrives early on: "Bald Head," the rollicking ode cut for Mercury in 1950, is followed by a raft of classics from his 1949 and 1953 Atlantic dates ("Tipitina," "Ball the ... see all copies from $28.03! new only from $28.03!
2	New Orleans Piano (1972) more music like this by Professor Longhair All 16 of the Atlantic sides from 1949 and 1953 (including a handful of alternate takes) on one glorious disc. Longhair's work for the label was notoriously marvelous -- this version of "Mardi Gras in New Orleans" reeks of revelry in the streets of the French Quarter; "She Walks Right In" and "Walk Your Blues Away" ride a bedrock boogie, and "In ... see all copies from $10.76! new only from $10.76!
3	Crawfish Fiesta (1980) more music like this by Professor Longhair Probably the best of all the many albums Longhair waxed during his comeback. A tremendously tight combo featuring three horns and Dr. John on guitar delightfully back the Professor every step of the way as he recasts Solomon Burke's "Cry to Me" and Fats Domino's "Whole Lotta Loving" in his own indelible image and roars, yodels, and whistles out ... see all copies from $15.70! new only from $15.70!
4	The Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Collection (1991) more music like this by Various Artists This solid 2-disc compilation celebrates two decades of this label's existence. There are many worthwhile tracks but few surprises. Bill Dahl, All Music Guide see all copies from $7.99! new only from $15.59!
5	House Party New Orleans Style (1987) more music like this by Professor Longhair Boiling blues and trademark African-Latin and boogie-woogie riffs were the menu when Professor Longhair brought his Crescent City music show to Baton Rouge and Memphis in 1971 and 1972, respectively. The 15 numbers on House Party New Orleans Style matched the great pianist with an esteemed array of musicians who included outstanding guitarist ... see all copies from $10.00! new only from $15.11!
6	Atlantic Blues: Piano (1986) more music like this by Various Artists Sampling treats from such blues hotbeds as Chicago, Kansas City, and New Orleans, this single disc from Atlantic's blues box spotlights the men at the ivories with 23 good-to-excellent sides. Giving due respect to the boogie-woogie heyday of the '30s and '40s, the collection includes four 1972 sides by Jimmy Yancey (cut just prior to his death) ... see all copies from $9.43! new only from $9.43!
7	New Orleans Party Classics (1992) more music like this by Various Artists The lazy, rolling piano sounds that open this album are not played by Fats Domino, who never whistled like this. It's Professor Longhair, who blazed trails for Domino and generations of other Crescent City musicians with his definitive version of "Go to the Mardi Gras." The legendary Professor returns later with "Big Chief" and Domino checks in ... see all copies from $6.40! new only from $7.60!
8	Atlantic Rhythm & Blues 1947-1974 [Box] (1991) more music like this by Various Artists This eight-CD set should be a part of any collection that presumes to take American music -- not just rock & roll or rhythm & blues -- seriously. Atlantic Records was one of dozens of independent labels started up after the war by neophyte executives and producers, but it was different from most of the others in that the guys who ran it were ... see all copies from $79.41! new only from $79.41!
9	Mardi Gras in New Orleans [Mardi Gras] (1987) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $14.64! new only from $14.64!
10	The Alligator Records 25th Anniversary Collection (1996) more music like this by Various Artists This is a specially priced, two-CDs-for-the-price-of-one photo-cube set, loaded with great stuff from Charlie Musselwhite, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Johnny Winter, Billy Boy Arnold, Lonnie Mack, and a host of others who have trotted their wares on the label over the years. Besides giving the novice one great introduction to the label (as the ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $15.70!
11 view cover	Big Easy Strut: The Essential Professor Longhair (2002) more music like this by Professor Longhair For starters, the subtitle "The Essential Professor Longhair" is more than a little misleading. This set is a presentation of the great Roy Byrd, performing at a northside Chicago club called Biddy Mulligan's in December of 1979, shortly before his death. While it is far from the "essential" Professor Longhair, this is a smoking live date that ... see all copies from $10.44! new only from $10.44!
12 view cover	Live on the Queen Mary (1978) more music like this by Professor Longhair Ask what was Paul and Linda McCartney's most important contribution to music, and you just might get the answer -- this album, which is also more exciting than anything Wings ever did. Professor Longhair's first live recording came about at a March 24, 1975 party hosted by the McCartneys aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach, CA. It captures some ... see all copies from $18.00!
13 view cover	The Alligator Records 20th Anniversary Tour (1993) more music like this by Various Artists Recorded on live on Alligator Records' 20th Anniversary Tour, this double disc set is a showcase for the label's artists. Featuring an array of their most popular acts -- Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks, Lil' Ed and the Blues Imperials, Elvin Bishop -- the record doesn't deliver any surprises, yet these performances are frequently more exciting than ... see all copies from $12.48! new only from $12.48!
14 view cover	Gettin' Funky: The Birth of New Orleans R&B [Box] (2001) more music like this by Various Artists New Orleans musicians have long mixed a diverse laundry list of styles from blues, Latin, pop, swing, jazz, stride piano, mainstream R&B and even a little country into the immediately recognizable gumbo known as New Orleans R&B. This four-disc box from Proper (each of the four discs in Gettin' Funky: The Birth of New Orleans R&B, are available ... see all copies from $23.63! new only from $23.63!
15 view cover	Rock 'n Roll Gumbo [Sunnyside] (2006) more music like this by Professor Longhair This delightful Professor Longhair album has almost slipped through the cracks more times than a skinny feather in the wind. Recorded in April 1974 in Bogalusa, LA (Professor Longhair's birthplace) just days after his house had burned to the ground, the sessions feature Longhair on piano and vocals, longtime friend Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown on ... see all copies from $9.10! new only from $12.48!
16 view cover	Creole Kings of New Orleans (1992) more music like this by Various Artists Creole Kings of New Orleans is a splendid 26-track sampler of Specialty Records' numerous R&B legends, including Professor Longhair, Percy Mayfield, Lloyd Price, Joe Liggins, and Guitar Slim. Although only a couple of big hits are included, the material is consistently strong, making the disc an excellent purchase. Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All ... see all copies from $8.25! new only from $8.25!
17 view cover	Louisiana Spice (1995) more music like this by Various Artists This CD is a delight for a DJ or party host wanting to serve up a gumbo of Louisiana music. Aptly titled Louisiana Spice, the two-volume set features musical artists from a variety of genres, from R&B to zydeco. The selections are guaranteed to raise the spirits of listeners. Those so inclined will be out on the dancefloor for tunes such as "That ... see all copies from $7.95! new only from $11.38!
18 view cover	Let the Good Times Roll: 20 of New Orleans' Finest R&B Classics 1949-1966 (2002) more music like this by Various Artists Rounding out EMI/Capitol's 2002 Crescent City Soul reissue series is the 20-track Let the Good Times Roll: 20 of New Orleans' Finest R&B Classics 1949-1966. Where other volumes were dedicated to the work of Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, and Allen Toussaint, this essentially rounds up the best of the rest, primarily concentrating on the Imperial ... see all copies from $8.00! new only from $10.79!
19 view cover	The Best of Louisiana Music [Rounder] (1993) more music like this by Various Artists Louisiana music has been one of Rounder's strong points in the 1980s and 1990s -- not only zydeco and Cajun music, but also soul, blues, jazz, and rock. In 1993, the Boston-area label opened its own vaults to assemble The Best of Louisiana Music, which isn't essential, but is enjoyable on the whole. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas' "Your Mama Don't ... see all copies from $4.96! new only from $6.87!
20 view cover	Mardi Gras Essentials (2000) more music like this by Various Artists A 16-track collection that shows the whole world how to party during Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, this compilation features some fun tracks from a fine sampling of Louisiana bands playing all kinds of music. Featured are tunes from artists like the Neville Brothers, Dr. John, Professor Longhair, and Sugar Boy Crawford, among others. Mardi Gras ... see all copies from $13.53! new only from $13.53!
21 view cover	The Ebb Records Story, Vol. 2: Blues N' Rhythm & Rock N' Roll (1957-1959) [Specialty] (2001) more music like this by Various Artists This disc contains a grab bag of R&B, early rock & roll, a bit of rockabilly, and pop-R&B vocal works from the vaults of Ebb, a minor Los Angeles indie label of the late '50s. There aren't any great moments here, but it's serviceable and energetic period fare, the interest heightened by the presence of some sides by recognized artists. In ... see all copies from $4.95!
22 view cover	Mardi Gras in New Orleans (1981) more music like this by Professor Longhair Plenty of rarities are featured on Mardi Gras in New Orleans, making it a valuable cross-section of Professor Longhair's early releases. Both sides of the pianist's first two 78s for Star Talent Records are aboard, as well as sides he cut for Mercury, Federal ("Curly Haired Baby," "Gone So Long"), Wasco ("East St. Louis Baby"), Atlantic, and Ebb. ... see all copies from $12.00! new only from $21.46!
23 view cover	The Best of Louisiana Music [Mardi Gras 1993] (1993) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $2.90! new only from $8.87!
24 view cover	Genuine Houserockin' Music, Vol. 2 (1987) more music like this by Various Artists If not a definitive blues recording, this 16-track collection delivers on the promise of its title. James Cotton, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, Lonnie Mack, and the inestimable Professor Longhair rock the house like the veterans they are. The respected label also showcases relative newcomers, including Robert Cray and Little Charlie & the Nightcats, ... see all copies from $6.31! new only from $6.31!
25 view cover	Ultimate Mardi Gras (2001) more music like this by Various Artists see all copies from $14.33! new only from $14.33!

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