Music News Library of Congress: Saving New Orleans Music February 12, 2008 • New Orleans radio station WWOZ has turned to the Library of Congress for help in preserving its live broadcast collection, which includes great recordings by many New Orleans musicians: Deacon John, Beau Jocque, the late James Booker, and more. It's a rare historical testament to the city's roots music. Library of Congress: Saving New Orleans Music Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/18918478/18921297" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Shadow Classics James Booker: Making the Insipid Sublime January 17, 2007 • The eyepatch-wearing pianist was among the most erratic characters in the Crescent City, and as a result, his discography includes few solid studio sides. Booker was prone to effusive showboating, but on this 1977 live recording, he sounds engaged playing songs that were staples of his live show.
Piano player James Booker is considered a New Orleans legend. Bunny Matthews hide caption toggle caption Bunny Matthews Music News Reviving James Booker, The 'Piano Prince Of New Orleans' March 30, 2012 • An upcoming documentary highlights the life of the man many called New Orleans' best pianist in a hundred years. Reviving James Booker, The 'Piano Prince Of New Orleans' Listen · 11:51 11:51 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/149689793/149754884" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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