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Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan ReviewThe best Christmas present I received this year, by far, was this CD, which is BB King's tribute to the music of Louis Jordan. King, known primarily as a straight blues musician, has impressive range -- and range is needed to do justice to the many different kinds of music Jordan has bequeathed to the world.
King's voice is not what it used to be. Still, he handles Jordan's whimsical songs like "Ain't Nobody Here but Us Chickens", "Jack, You're Dead", and "I Sure Had a Wonderful Time Last Night" flawlessly. On another of these, "Is You Is or Is You Ain't My Baby?", he is assisted vocally by his occasional musical partner ("Deuces Wild" and "Blues Brothers 2000"), Dr. John (aka Mac Rebennack). It is plain that they had a great time cutting this one. Hearing it, even for the fourth or fifth time, I couldn't stifle a smile. Although Dr. John, a hugely underappreciated vocalist, sings only on this one song, his one-of-a-kind piano accompaniment enhances King's vocals on most of the cuts. On some, it blends triumphantly well with King's unequalled guitar artistry.
Jordan's music is not all goofin' and good times. King and Dr. John excel on the blues classic, "Nobody Wants You When You're own and Out". Here, perhaps more than on any other cut, King's diminished voice is up to the task - substituting nuance for power very effectively. This is as good a version of the song as I have ever heard. I realize, this is saying a lot -- but their effort is really that good. It is basically BB's vocal and Doc's piano until the very end when BB's guitar - unheard until then - contributes to a terrific finish.
Louis Jordan is not for everyone -- nor is BB King and Dr. John. (Perhaps that's what's wrong with the world.) I would, however, urge those who have enjoyed the work of these artists in the past to run out and buy this CD.Let the Good Times Roll: The Music of Louis Jordan Overview

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