Dr. John "Dr. John's Gumbo" 1972

THE FIRST TIME I EVER SAW MACK PLAY WAS ON BOURBON ST HE WAS IN A STAGE BAND THAT PLAYED FOR THE STRIPPERS AND AT 1 OR 2 AM THE JAM SESSIONS WOULD START UNTIL 5 OR 7 IN THE AM.DANNY WHITE ERNIE K DOE AND MANY OF THE LOCAL SINGERS WOULD COME TO THE JAM SESSION AFTER PLAYING THEIR GIG'S ALWAYS A GREAT SHOW. - dennis rodriguez srDr. John's Gumbo bridged the gap between post-hippie rock and early rock & roll, blues, and R&B, offering a selection of classic New Orleans R&B, including "Tipitina" and "Junko Partner," updated with a gritty, funky beat. There aren't as many psychedelic flourishes as there were on his first two albums, but the ones that are present enhance his sweeping vision of American roots music. And that sly fusion of styles makes Dr. John's Gumbo one of Dr. John's finest albums. - AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewinetrax:

01 Iko Iko 02 Blow Wind Blow 03 Big Chief 04 Somebody Changed the Lock 05 Mess Around 06 Let the Good Times Roll 07 Junko Partner 08 Stackalee 09 Tipitina 10 Those Lonely, Lonely Nights 11 Huey Smith Medley: High Blood Pressure / Don't You Just Know It / Well I' 12 Li'l Liza Jane