MoFess Honoring the music of Professor Longhair 10pm $10

Renowned New Orleans drummer Earl Gordon and Fess devotee Tom Worrell are leading a powerhouse ensemble to pay tribute the music of the immortal New Orleans piano wizard Professor Longhair featuring veterans of his touring band. Originally this line-up was assembled by Orleans Records owner Carlo Ditta to perform at the record release party for Professor Longhair – Live in Chicago 1976 held at the Little Gem Saloon earlier this year.

This line-up boasts legendary Billy Gregory on guitar and Gordon who both backed up Longhair in the 70’s and appear on the recently released Professor Longhair – Live in Chicago 1976. Joining them is bassist Bobby Joe Harvey (Irma Thomas) whose father Will also performed with the Professor in Chicago, Fess & James Booker devotee Tom Worrell on keys and vocals, sax player Johnny Pennino (Skip Easterling, Freddy Fender) and soulful belter Diane Lotney (Dr. John). Ditta will be…