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Dr. John
Dr. John's Gumbo

Album US 1972 on ATCO Records label
R&B/Soul (Bayou Funk, Funk, Rhythm’n’Blues)

Label variation: PR suffix on label matrix with 2 pressing ring indentations: one approx 1" in diameter and the other approx 2 3/4". Heavy gatefold cover. With insert that includes a short bio and a breakdown of each track as told to Jerry Wexler. Some copies of this pressing were used for promo, with an added "Promotional DJ Copy" sticker on the front cover with suggested cuts for airplay listed. "Thanks to Peter Wolf of the J. Geils Band for the suggestion to cut Iko Iko." Fifth album by New Orleans R&B artist Dr. John, a tribute to the music of his native city. The album is a collection of covers of New Orleans classics, played by a major figure in the city's music. Title listed as "Gumbo" on both spine and labels.

Musicians

	Dr. John voc, p, *1940 US arranged by, vocal, guitar, piano, vocals, album by
	Harold Battiste p, ts, as, 1931-2015 US arranged by, horns, arranged by, vocal, clarinet, producer, saxophone
	Alvin Robinson voc, g, 1937-1989 US backing vocals, guitar
	Moe Bechamin backing vocals, saxophone
	Ronnie Barron p, voc, 1943-1997 US backing vocals, electric piano, organ, piano
	Jimmy Calhoun b, US bass
	Melvin Lastie tr, cor, 1930-1972 US cornet
	Freddie Staehle perc, *1944 US drums
	Ken Klimak , guitar
	Sidney George sax, harmonica, saxophone
	Richard Washington g, percussion
	David Lastie ts, 1934-1987 US saxophone
	Lee Allen sax, 1927-1994 US saxophone
	Streamline trombone
	Archibald voc, p, 1916-1973 US arranged by

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