Several years back, PBS released a special series of hour-long episodes, each exploring a different aspect of the blues, each with a different director. Arguably the finest was the “Piano Blues” episode, which was directed by Clint Eastwood. Here’s an excerpt of the show, featuring Dr. John playing the immaculate work of the late, great piano blues master, Professor Longhair.

Here is “Big Chief”:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NcadYJb4gek

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