Ske-dat-de-dat : the spirit of Satch

"The album features well-known songs such as Mack the Knife andcothers, such as Dippermouth Blues. This is not jazz for the purist but it is a heartfelt and entertaining tribute to one of the musical greats".

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" Finely arranged by trombonist and co-producer Sarah Morrow, all of these 13 tracks feature guest stars and a great band. Dr. John goes right to the heart of Armstrong's music, opening with "What a Wonderful World," with a vocal intro by the Blind Boys of Alabama and trumpeter Nicholas Payton as a soloist. It's an illustration of just how much he "enjoys screwing with a good song." Though the song is oft-covered, this is likely the very first time it's been done as pure NOLA funk, with drummer Herlin Riley popping all over backbeat ... The closer, "When You're Smiling" is a greasy second-line read with the Dirty Dozen Brass Band that sends this set out romping. Though a couple of cuts fall short of the mark, and the set may have a few too many guests, Ske-Dat-De-Dat is a solid tribute to Armstrong. It does take chances and almost always pulls them off thanks to Dr. John's signature blend of musical imagination, wit, and savvy cool".

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"Guest-star action occasionally leaves Dr. John little room to shine ("Motherless Child"), and some arrangements could benefit from a less-prescribed approach - issues that may work themselves out as Rebbenack finds his footing amid new peers and fresh creative impulses".