Dr. John Frankie & Johnny 12/16/22 and cello to his palette

and cello to his palette of movingly introspective material

which fans can check out on the album's first single

It's the tragic story of Mean Mr

which upon visiting had a profound effect on the musician

Dr. John Frankie & Johnny 12/16/22 and cello to his paletteA lost solo piano record from the Night Tripper! Originally put to tape in 82 & 83 for the Clean Cuts label, these tracks have remained unheard until now. Two numbers feature the doc's raspy growl while his solo piano navigates us through the rest of the train ride, past touches of blues, jazz, and foot stompin boogie woogie jive. It's the kind of magic that can only come from a dusty tape box. In 1981, Dr. John began recording his first of two solo