Bluesiana II is an album by American jazz ensemble Bluesiana Triangle, led by pianist/vocalist Dr. John and saxophonist David "Fathead" Newman, recorded in 1991 and released on the Windham Hill label.Jazzlists: Kokopelli Records discography accessed November 21, 2018Jazzlists: David Newman discography – album details accessed November 21, 2018David "Fathead" Newman Incomplete Discography accessed November 21, 2018
Reception
In his review for AllMusic, William Ruhlmann states "in the spring of 1991, Dr. John and Newman organized this second Bluesiana session ... The resulting music again justifies the name, blues played in a funky Louisiana style with plenty of room for extended jazzy soloing. Though much of the material was written by Dr. John and he does sing occasionally, this is not a conventional Dr. John vocal album. It does contain some excellent playing, however."
Track listing All compositions by Mac Rebennack except where noted "Fonkalishus" (Ray Anderson, David "Fathead" Newman, Mac Rebennack) – 5:55 "Doctor Blooze" – 3:33 "Cowan Woman" – 6:47 "For Art's Sake" (Anderson, Rebennack) – 8:10 "Skoshuss" – 5:16 "Love's Parody" (Will Calhoun) – 3:26 "Santa Rosalia" – 5:29 "San Antone" (Traditional) – 4:28 "Montana Banana" (David "Fathead" Newman) – 5:33 "Tribute to Art" (Calhoun) – 6:53
Personnel Dr. John – piano, guitar, vocals David Newman – tenor saxophone, alto saxophone, flute Ray Anderson – trombone Will Calhoun – drums Essiet Okon Essiet (tracks 6–9), Jay Leonhart (tracks 1–5) – bass Joe Bonadio – percussion
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