Professor Longhair - Crawfish Fiesta Vinyl Record (180 Gram, Bonus Track, feat. Dr. John) 

This is a new vinyl record pressing of Professor Longhair's classic album Crawfish Fiesta on 180 gram vinyl, with a bonus track, "River's Invitation".

This is a lightning strike once-in-a-lifetime album. Professor Longhair was experiencing a renaissance of attention after a lifetime of practice when he was approached by Alligator's Bruce Iglauer.

Armed with a powerful new opportunity to record fresh music, Fess went to Allen Toussaint's Sea Saint Studio and assembled some of the best New Orleans musicians alive, including longtime conga accomplice Uganda Roberts and Dr. John on guitar. 

It was about to be his moment. Fess was now headlining Jazzfest, playing private parties for John Lennon, his new album would release soon, and he was set to open a massive national tour for The Clash when he died in his sleep, at just 61 years old. 

Crawfish Fiesta released shortly after his passing, and would have a powerful, lasting impact on music. 


Personnell:
Bass - David Lee Watson
Congas - Alfred "Uganda" Roberts
Drums - John Vidacovich
Guitar - Dr. John Mac Rebennack
Piano, Vocals - Professor Longhair
Producer - Allison Kaslow, Andy Kaslow, Bruce Iglauer
Saxophone [Baritone] - Jim Moore
Saxophone [Tenor] - Andy Kaslow, Tony Dagradi
Arranged By [Horns] - Andy Kaslow, Tony Dagradi

Label: Alligator Records

TRACK LISTING

1 Big Chief
2 Her Mind Is Gone
3 Something on Your Mind
4 You're Driving Me Crazy
5 Red Beans
6 Willie Fugal's Blues
7 It's My Fault Darling
8 In the Wee Wee Hours
9 Cry to Me
10 Bald Head
11 Whole Lotta Lovin'
12 Crawfish Fiesta
13 River's Invitation