English actor Hugh Laurie is set to release his debut album Let Them Talk on May 6. The star of House, who is an accomplished pianist, signed to Warner last year, and this album is a celebration of New Orleans blues.

Of the album, which was recorded in Los Angeles and New Orleans, Laurie says: "I love this music, as authentically as I know how, and I want you to love it too. And if you get a thousandth of the pleasure from it that I’ve had, we’re all ahead of the game."

[link]www.rte.ie/ten[/link] are currently streaming a live set from New Orleans, where Hugh Laurie is playing tracks from the album.

The actor/musician has made track 'Guess I'm A Fool' available as a free download ahead of the album's release. Click [link]www.hughlaurieblues.com[/link] to have a listen.