by Bman | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Alton Purnell (April 16, 1911, New Orleans - January 14, 1987, Inglewood, California) was an American jazz pianist. He was a longtime performer in Dixieland jazz. Purnell sang before playing piano professionally, beginning to do so locally in New Orleans in 1928. He...
by Bman | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
George Baquet (1882/1883 – Jan. 14, 1949) was an American jazz clarinetist, known for his contributions to early jazz in New Orleans. His father, Theogene Baquet, was also a clarinetist, as were his brothers, Achille and Harold. (Hal Baquet was stabbed to death, and...
by Bman | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Allen Toussaint (/ˈtuːseɪnt/; born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B. Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through versions by other musicians, including "Working in the Coalmine",...
by Bman | Jan 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Li’l Buck Blues band is a mix of Blues, Soul, Rhythym & Blues, Rock and everything in between, with a distinct SouthWestern Louisiana feel. Longtime, incredible bassist Lee Allen Zeno & guitarist/vocalist Paul ’Lil Buck’ Sinegal have been working together for over...
by Bman | Jan 13, 2013 | Uncategorized
Percy Gaston Humphrey (January 13, 1905 – July 22, 1995) was a jazz trumpet player and bandleader in New Orleans, Louisiana. In addition to his own jazz band, Percy Humphrey and His Crescent City Joymakers, for more than thirty years he was leader of the Eureka Brass...
