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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.
About The Film. Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker. Featuring interviews with Harry Connick Jr., Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint, Dr. John and Hugh Laurie, as well as never-before seen live performances, archival photographs and original stories, the film brings to life the unforgettable story of ...
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 ." [2]
4. Apr. 2023 · Victoriah Szirmai. 04.04.2023 06:38 Uhr. James Booker beim Konzert 1976N. Hess. Die Bluesrezeption in der DDR kann als nahezu klassische Geschichte eines Widerspruchs in sich gelesen werden –...
2. Juni 2013 · James Booker. Biography. Articles. News. Has Influenced. The Piano Prince. As a piano player from New Orleans, he has no peers,though there is legion of those who have tried to imitate, duplicate and emulate his phenomenal approach on the keys.
8. Juli 2016 · Bayou Maharajah: Directed by Lily Keber. With James Booker, Joe Boyd, Douglas Brinkley, Harry Connick Jr.. Explores the life, times and music of James Booker, the legendary New Orleans performer who Dr. John proclaimed 'the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.'.
20. Sept. 2016 · So says Dr. John. James Booker was many things. And yet while his flamboyant personality, expressed on stage in occasional drug-fuelled rants, invited labels, his reality was one that veered wildly between extremes. A child prodigy and gigging musician who racked up performances with everyone from Aretha Franklin and Wilson Pickett to Dizzy Gillespie and […]
