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Rhythm reigns supreme on
Creole Moon, which
cuts a sinuous, syncopated groove through the various
styles that have informed the good Doctor's career.
The bayou funk of "Bruha Bembe" recalls the
juju mysteries of Dr. John's "Night Tripper"
phase and the album-opening "You Swore"
adheres to the hip-shaking tradition of "Right
Place, Wrong Time," while the jazzier
sophistication of "Holdin' Pattern," "Queen
of Cold," and the title track show how far he has
extended his musical terrain. Among the highlights are
four songs cowritten with the late Doc Pomus,
including the soulful balladry of "Imitation of
Love." Guitarist
Sonny
Landreth and fiddler Michael Doucet contribute
Cajun seasoning to this musical gumbo, while
saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman and
trombonist Fred Wesley provide stellar brass support.
--Don
McLeese