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James Booker (* 17. Dezember 1939 in New Orleans; † 8. November 1983 ebenda), mit bürgerlichem Namen James Carroll Booker III, war ein US-amerikanischer Blues und Gospel -, Boogie Woogie und Jazz -Pianist, Organist und Sänger. Inhaltsverzeichnis. 1 Kindheit und Jugend. 2 Karriere. 3 Drogenabhängigkeit und Tod. 4 Aufnahmen. 5 Quellen.
James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was an American New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist and singer. Flamboyant in personality and style, and possessing extraordinary technical skill on the piano, he was dubbed "the Black Liberace."
4. Apr. 2023 · Der Blues-Pianist James Booker aus den USA trat 1976/77 in Ost-Berlin und Leipzig auf. Eine Rarität für die Blues-Szene in der DDR. Wie war sie drauf?
James Booker. Versatile American pianist, born 17 December 1939 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, died 8 November 1983 in the same city. In the 1950s he recorded rhythm & blues, but had a much broader musical spectrum that included pop songs, the theme from The Godfather, and renditions of Chopin waltzes.
30. März 2012 · Reviving James Booker, The 'Piano Prince Of New Orleans' An upcoming documentary highlights the life of the man many called New Orleans' best pianist in a hundred years.
- Gwen Thompkins
16. März 2011 · Learn about the life and music of James Booker, a genius and flake of a pianist who influenced Dr. John and Harry Connick Jr. Read how he played with Fats Domino, Huey Smith, Joe Tex and more, and how drugs and alcohol derailed his career.
Learn about James Booker, a New Orleans pianist who blended classical, R&B, and jazz influences. Discover his life, career, and legacy through his music, recordings, and film.
