New Orleans R&B
Professor Longhair
Professor Longhair was one of the key foundational pianists of New Orleans R&B. He famously blended boogie-woogie basslines with Afro-Cuban rumba rhythms on tracks like 'Tipitina.' His syncopated style influenced Fats...
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Professor Longhair was one of the key foundational pianists of New Orleans R&B. He famously blended boogie-woogie basslines with Afro-Cuban rumba rhythms on tracks like 'Tipitina.' His syncopated style influenced Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, and Dr. John.
Show Appearances
Show 13: The Blues Piano TraditionShow 52: Alphabet Blues, Pt. 12: Specialty / Stax / SunShow 81: USA Blues, Pt. 6: Louisiana Pioneers
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| From | To | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Longhair | Fats Domino | Piano style | unsourced |
| Professor Longhair | Huey Piano Smith | Piano style | unsourced |
| Professor Longhair | Dr. John | Piano style | unsourced |
| Professor Longhair | Allen Toussaint | Piano style | unsourced |