Do I use the word “jams” every week on Music Friday? It seems like it, but I’m gonna have to use it again.

You will tap your foot during this tune. It is a relatively new one from a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (which, by the way, is in Cleveland, and has a nice, informative website with, as far as I could tell, no music: click on the following name to check it out) Allen Toussaint.

He’s another Jazz Fest Regular, and once in a while he will pull up to the Parkview Tavern, on North Carrollton, in a very, very nice car. He’ll sip a drink or two, and drive on. Somehow, I think he knows that everyone is talking about him.

Here's another song that resonates in new ways because of the events of the past two years (I can’t stand to say that K-word anymore, and I promise that it isn’t because of “fatigue.”): "Who's Gonna Help Brother Get Further

What the hell, let’s make it two: check out the incredible 2005 video on this website. It starts with Toussaint, followed by Irma Thomas, the Dirty Dozen, Dr. John, and other great stuff. It is worth watching for the music, but watch the whole thing to hear some intense New Orleans stories. Allow yourself 15 to 20 minutes. It is worth a month of Music Fridays.