Reader recommendation: Ernie K-Doe
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Ernie K-Doe: The R and B Emperor of New Orleans by Ben Sandmel is a most unusual book, generous with photographs of the 鈥渆mperor鈥� in his fantastic costumes,聽 threaded with quotes from colleagues, and especially generous with the affection with which the author, a New Orleans resident, so clearly regards his subject. Ernie K-Doe was flamboyant, narcissistic, alcoholic,聽 generous, and intoxicated with his own superlative ability. Don鈥檛 care about聽 R and B? Sandmel鈥檚 writing makes this book a delight, no matter what your interests.
