From New Orleans to the World: Dave Bartholomew’s Musical Blueprint

Dave Bartholomew’s fingerprints are all over the DNA of modern music. His pioneering blend of jazz, blues, and rhythm & blues created the sonic bedrock that rock ’n’ roll and pop would build upon. This session dives into his songwriting genius, production style, and collaborations — and traces how his sound echoed through generations of artists, genres, and global music trends.