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

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

: 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. Hugh Laurie ’s haunting performance of from his

: 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". : Laurie describes the music of New Orleans

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

Watch Hugh Laurie's evocative live rendition of 'Saint James Infirmary' from the French Quarter: