Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B.
Dr. John at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Dr. John, the Night Tripper at Kralingen 1970
Dr. John at the 2006 Jazz à Vienne festival, in Vienne, France
Dr. John at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, July 2010
New Orleans blues is a subgenre of blues that developed in and around the city of New Orleans, influenced by jazz and Caribbean music. It is dominated by piano and saxophone, but also produced guitar bluesmen.
Live blues music club in New Orleans
A French horn, one of the important instruments in blues music
Mural of Buddy Bolden's band
Snooks Eaglin performing in 2006