Dr. John - The Brightest Smile In Town

This extended edition boasts 6 tracks making their vinyl debut, plus an extended alternate of the title track!

“Although it’s unlikely, one gets the sense that Dr. John poured a drink, lit a cigarette, cracked his knuckles and just started to play. It Is this charming saloon quality that makes Brightest Smile so special.” - Eric Snider (Jazziz, 1984)

"Trying to define what it is that makes Dr. John special is much like trying to define the word "soul'—you can surround it. But nailing it down is a whole ‘nother smoke. You can point to his sense of history, how he's never forgotten from whence he came, how his music always returns to his roots, even honoring the proud heritage of his native New Orleans. You can dissect his technique, marveling at the adroitness of the hands right and left; admiring the strong second line; respecting the tributes to his inspiration, Professor Longhair, apparent at every turn. And you can note how his peers consider his presence at a session as lending instant credibility to that particular project."
– David McGee (1983)
Managing Editor
Record Magazine