by Bman | Jan 21, 2013 | Uncategorized
Snooks Eaglin, born Fird Eaglin, Jr. (January 21, 1936 – February 18, 2009), was a New Orleans-based guitarist and singer. He was also referred to as Blind Snooks Eaglin in his early years. His vocal style is reminiscent of Ray Charles; in the 1950s, when he was in...
by Bman | Jan 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Louisiana-based pianist and singer Henry Gray has a career in American roots music that goes back more than 60 years. Gray was born January 19, 1925, in Kenner, LA, now a suburb of New Orleans. He grew up in Alsen, LA, a few miles north of Baton Rouge. Henry began...
by Bman | Jan 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
I just received a copy of the new Anders Osborne EP release, Three Free Amigos. This will be available on Alligator records on February 12. The release opens with Marmalade, a reggae island pop track. This has strong commercial potential and should carry the release...
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...
