Hugh Laurie - Saint James Infirmary (let Them Talk, - A Celebration Of New Orleans Blues)

: The live performance was filmed at the historic Latrobe’s on Royal in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter.

Hugh Laurie ’s haunting performance of from his debut album Let Them Talk (2011) serves as a centerpiece for his personal journey into the soul of New Orleans blues. Recorded as part of the documentary special Let Them Talk: A Celebration of New Orleans Blues , the track highlights Laurie’s skill as both a vocalist and a pianist, drawing inspiration from legendary musicians like Professor Longhair. Performance Highlights : The live performance was filmed at the

: Laurie delivers a "tasteful and honest" interpretation of this classic folk-blues standard, which has been covered for nearly a century by greats like Louis Armstrong and Cab Calloway. Performance Highlights : Laurie delivers a "tasteful and

Watch Hugh Laurie's evocative live rendition of 'Saint James Infirmary' from the French Quarter: " noting that in these blues

: Laurie describes the music of New Orleans as a reflection of a city that "doesn't fear death," noting that in these blues, "Death is the minor key; Life is the major key".