IT BE WHAT IT BE is a rousing celebration of vintage blues, rock & roll, and New Orleans-style piano and song. These tracks were inspired by such keyboard greats as Professor Longhair, Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Dr. John, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, and others. "The old school boogie, blues, rock & roll, and New Orleans' piano

IT BE WHAT IT BE is a rousing celebration of vintage blues, rock & roll, and New Orleans-style piano and song. These tracks were inspired by such keyboard greats as Professor Longhair, Randy Newman, Ray Charles, Dr. John, Pinetop Perkins, Johnnie Johnson, and others. "The old school boogie, blues, rock & roll, and New Orleans' piano masters have had a profound influence on how I’ve learned to perform and write music. I hope that you enjoy this reverential adventure on the ivories as much as I’ve enjoyed creating it." - Chris Nole