by Bman | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Jeanette Kimball Born: December 18, 1906 in Pass Christian, Louisiana Died: March 29, 2001 in Charleston, South Carolina enjoyed a 70 year career playing piano in traditional jazz bands. Her skills as an accomplished reader combined with her ability to improvise made...
by Bman | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Lonnie Brooks (born Lee Baker Jr., December 18, 1933) is an American blues singer and guitarist. He was born in Dubuisson, Louisiana, United States. Rolling Stone stated, "His music is witty, soulful and ferociously energetic, brimming with novel harmonic turnarounds,...
by Bman | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Little Sonny Jones (April 15, 1931 – December 17, 1989) was an American New Orleans blues singer and songwriter. Over his lengthy career, Jones worked with various blues musicians, most notably Fats Domino. He is not to be confused with fellow blues musicians, Little...
by Bman | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
Art Neville (born December 17, 1937) is an American singer and keyboardist from New Orleans. Neville is a part of one of the most famous musical families of New Orleans, the Neville Brothers. He was also a founding member of The Meters, and also continues to play with...
by Bman | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues musician born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Booker was the son and grandson of Baptist...