Year/Genre: 1972 Rhythm & Blues / New Orleans Piano

Matrix #: SD 7225

Condition: G, would be VG+ if it didn't skip on the first song.

Description: New Orleans Piano (1972) collects early recordings of Henry Roeland “Professor Longhair” Byrd, originally cut in the late 1940s and early 1950s. Born and raised in New Orleans, Longhair’s unique piano style—mixing Caribbean rhythms with blues progressions—became a foundation of the city’s musical identity. Though overlooked for much of his career, this release helped bring renewed attention to his influence, just as New Orleans was experiencing a cultural revival that celebrated its musical heritage. Longhair’s sound directly shaped the development of rhythm and blues, inspiring generations of local legends from Fats Domino to Dr. John.

Price Suggestions based on Matrix #:
NM: $25–$35
VG+: $18–$25
VG: $12–$18
G: $6–$10