James Booker

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Born
17 December 1939
Born In
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Died
8 November 1983 (aged 43)
James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist, organ player and singer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.” Booker was the son and grandson of Baptist ministers, both of whom played the piano. He spent most of his childhood on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where his father pastored a church. Booker received a saxophone as … read more
James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist, organ player and singer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “… read more
James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist, organ player and singer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever p… read more

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2 Play track Junco Partner Junco Partner
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3 Play track Mad Men: A Musical Companion (1960-1965) Gonzo
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4 Play track Junco Partner Black Minute Waltz
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6 Play track Junco Partner Goodnight Irene
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7 Play track Junco Partner Pixie
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8 Play track Junco Partner Make a Better World
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9 Play track Junco Partner Put Out the Light
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10 Play track The Lost Paramount Tapes Junco Partner #2
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  1. 17,309 listeners

    22 Oct 1976 · 10 tracks

    Junco Partner
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  2. 6,242 listeners

    1 Jan 1978 · 9 tracks

    New Orleans Piano Wizard: Live!
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  3. 6,049 listeners

    1995 · 11 tracks

    The Lost Paramount Tapes
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  4. 6,000 listeners

    1 Jan 1982 · 12 tracks

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