Booker’s Birthday
Today marks the birth of the keyboard genius, James Booker. Check out the Booker documentary to learn more about the amazing character that was Booker. Cheryl Anne GraceJames Bookernew orleanspaintingpiano
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Martha Argerich
Born on this date, to my mind the greatest living pianist. Classical musicMartha Argerichpiano
James Booker: Audio Documentary
Allen ToussaintFats DominoJames Bookermac Rebennacknew orleanspianoray charlesScott Billington
James Booker – The Ivory Emperor 1954-1962 Sides
Just released. This news comes as a wonderful surprise to those of us who thought that the Booker catalogue release-wise had already been exhausted. I’m especially keen to hear Booker on the organ. James Bookernew orleanspiano
Professor Longhair: Bach Of Rock
Just released. Allen Toussaint dubbed the late Professor Longhair the “Bach of Rock.” In an illuminating 2013 interview with Sound Opinions about Fess’ influence on his music — and New Orleans music — Toussaint said, “I say he is our Bach of Rock in New Orleans because he had inventions,” and demonstrated how Fess’ piano…
Booker’s Birthday
Today marks the birth of the keyboard genius, James Booker. Check out the Booker documentary to learn more about the amazing character that was Booker. Cheryl Anne GraceJames Bookernew orleanspaintingpiano
Ol’ Glory: The Killer with Toby Keith
Dedicated to my American chums from the very excellent Last Man Standing album. boogie woogieJerry Lee Lewislast man standingLouisianapianorock ‘n rolltoby keith
Mac “Dr. John” Rebennack
Gone. Dr. Johndr. john’s gumboKeith Speramac Rebennackmusicnew orleanspiano
Martha: born on this date
Trailer for Stéphanie’s documentary (Martha’s youngest): an insider’s take of her mum entitled Bloody Daughter. bloody daughterchopinClassical musicMartha ArgerichpianoStéphanie Argerich
Booker Mural
Check out WWOZ’s A Closer Walk website. Whatever your preferred style of piano music, if you don’t know who Booker is, you really should delve into this amazing talent and one-off character. Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James BookerJames Bookermusicnew orleanspianoWWOZ
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