Professor Longhair Byrd Lives Night Train International Double (2) CD
Professor Longhair – Byrd Lives! (2-CD Set, NTI CD 2002, 1998)
Rare Night Train International release featuring two hours of Professor Longhair (Henry Roeland "Roy" Byrd) live at Tipitina's, New Orleans, 1978, with his full combo — Ronald Johnson (guitar), Alfred "Uganda" Roberts (congas), Stanley John (steel drums), David Lee Watson (bass), Johnny Vidacovich (drums), and horns. 27 tracks including "Tipitina," "Big Chief," "Mardi Gras in New Orleans," "Junco Partner," and "(Got My) Mojo Workin'."
Raw, front-of-house soundboard recording — not studio polish, but essential late-career live document of the New Orleans piano legend.
Case has light shelf wear, discs play clean"
Out of print. Great for fans of New Orleans R&B, funk, and blues piano.
Professor Longhair Byrd Lives Night Train International Double CD" is a collection of jazz and world music recordings by the renowned artist Professor Longhair. Released in 1998, this double CD set features a blend of piano blues and other musical styles in a German-language setting. The live recordings capture the essence of Professor Longhair's unique style and make for an exciting addition to any music enthusiast's collection.