Dr. John

Fresh Air performer-in-residence, born Malcom Rebennack, plays some of the blues songs that influenced his own music.

New Fresh Air performer-in-residence Dr. John performs a few of his favorite Hoagy Carmichael songs.

New Orleans pianist and singer Mac Rebennack, a.k.a. Dr. John, performs the last segment of a seven-part performance series. Up to now he's payed homage to other New Orleans musicians, like Professor Longhair and Louis Armstrong. But this time he plays his own music. He calls it "homegrown Dr. John the Night Tripper Music."