Hugh Laurie – Let Them Talk (2LPs, Warner)

Vinyl LP pressing. 2011 debut album from the British actor, comedian and musician best known for playing the title role in the television series House. A glorious celebration of New Orleans Blues, Let Them Talk unites Laurie’s musical talent with a very personal selection of standards and lost Blues classics performed with his band of renowned musicians and some very special guest stars. Produced by Joe Henry and recorded at sessions in Los Angeles and New Orleans, Let Them Talk sees Laurie on vocals and piano heading a team of musicians whose previous collective credits include work with artists as varied as Greg Allman, Solomon Burke, Robert Plant, kd lang, T-Bone Burnett, Alison Krause and John Legend. Together, they interpret and revive songs originally recorded by NOLA Blues legends such as Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Ray Charles and Memphis Slim.