Avid fans of the late, great accordionist, vocalist, composer and innovator Clifton Chenier will surely savor the rich mix of musical, factual and quotable ingredients in “The King of Zydeco.” The carefully researched biography's vivid telling of Chenier's rise from his southwest Louisiana country roots to international royalty offers plenty of tasty bits for a casual music enthusiast as well.

Few could resist first checking out the black-and-white snapshots of Chenier and the many old-school posters advertising his gigs, as well as pictures of 45 rpms scattered throughout “The King of Zydeco: The Life, Music and Legacy of Clifton Chenier.” Included are many photos of the always smiling Chenier, strapped into his beautiful, hefty, keyboard-style, chromatic accordion, either alone or with

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