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CajunExile

...and happy birthday to: \'The best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever pr - CajunExile (3 months ago)

The Stranger’s Disease

Happy Birthday to James Booker and also the Jefferson City Buzzards. - The Stranger’s Disease (3 months ago)

Big City Blues Mag

Happy Birthday to the late great Bayou Maharajah James Booker. (Portrait by - Big City Blues Mag (3 months ago)

Murf Reeves

The great Josh Paxton getting down on the music of James Booker(Happy Birthday) live - Murf Reeves (3 months ago)

フタミジュン

Happy Birthday, James Booker - フタミジュン (3 months ago)

64 Parishes

Happy birthday, James Booker! Booker, who was known for his skills on the piano and his distinctive eye patch, was - 64 Parishes (3 months ago)

Dani Elwell

Happy Birthday to the late piano prince of New Orleans, James Booker, born December 17, 1939. Do yourself a favour - Dani Elwell (3 months ago)

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation

Happy Birthday to the late piano prince of New Orleans, James Booker, born December 17, 1939 at Charity Hospital. - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation (3 months ago)

Tony! Tony! Tony!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES BOOKER. - Tony! Tony! Tony! (3 months ago)

On This Day in Black History

Happy birthday to James Booker! - On This Day in Black History (3 months ago)

Benjamin Boddie

Happy Birthday James Booker! - Benjamin Boddie (3 months ago)

レコード屋だるまや

Happy birthday ! James Booker , /CD - レコード屋だるまや (3 months ago)

rigamarole

Wow! born the same day as James Booker! two of the city\'s legends!! happy birthday to both! - rigamarole (3 months ago)

Tipitina\'s

We would like to say Happy Birthday to two late, great legends: Art Neville & James Booker. We know what we re lis - Tipitina\'s (3 months ago)

Aaron Neville

I want to say a happy heavenly birthday to my big brother Artie \"Poppa Funk\" Neville. Leader of the Hawkettes, the - Aaron Neville (3 months ago)

Harvey Brindell

Happy Birthday James Booker (December 17, 1939 November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist. - Harvey Brindell (3 months ago)

Janine Bennett

James Booker - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (1977) via Happy 81st Birthday in - Janine Bennett (3 months ago)

DAVE ⚜️ Greetings? In this season??

Happy birthday, James Booker. - DAVE ⚜️ Greetings? In this season?? (3 months ago)

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Happy Birthday, James Booker! The Piano Prince of New Orleans would have been 80 today. : James Booker performing - New Orleans Jazz Museum (3 months ago)

Saint Nick, aka that classic name for Santa

Happy birthday James Booker, one of the greatest piano players the world has ever known. Would have been 80 today - Saint Nick, aka that classic name for Santa (3 months ago)

ThePistol &TheQueen

Happy Birthday to one of our favourites of all time. The Genius. James Booker, \"True\" via - ThePistol &TheQueen (3 months ago)

Chris Darling

Happy Birthday !! - Chris Darling (3 months ago)

Mecozzi Alfredo

James Booker, \"True\" via Birthday - Mecozzi Alfredo (3 months ago)

Maria Byrne

Happy birthday, James Booker (RIP) - Maria Byrne (3 months ago)

Marshall of Rock

Happy Birthday - December 17 James Booker (Jerry Garcia Band, sessions, solo) b. 1937 d. 11/8/83 Carlo Little ( - Marshall of Rock (3 months ago)

Nick Miller

Happy birthday James Booker. One of my heroes James Booker True Montreux 1978 - Nick Miller (3 months ago)

NOLA Concierge

Happy Birthday Mr. James Booker - NOLA Concierge (3 months ago)

Doe Starbird

Happy (would be) 79th birthday, James Booker. I m sure the ghosts at the Leaf are talking you up today. - Doe Starbird (3 months ago)

G L-f de Villiers

James Booker, \"True\" via Oh, how we love James Booker! Happy Birthday! - G L-f de Villiers (3 months ago)

The Perlich Post

Remembering the late piano great on his birthday with a typically stellar performance clip - The Perlich Post (3 months ago)

TomDAntoni

Happy Birthday James Booker - TomDAntoni (3 months ago)

David Simon

Genius is a man most like himself, said Monk. Happy Birthday, James Booker. Who could be you, other than you? - David Simon (3 months ago)

ClassicGuitarStore

Happy Birthday, James Booker! - ClassicGuitarStore (3 months ago)

JazzLunatique

Happy birthday James Booker. You have given me an understanding unparalleled of the mysteries of - JazzLunatique (3 months ago)

North Trenton

And Happy Birthday to Brian Hayes, Art Neville, Kerry Packer (d. 2005), John Kennedy Toole (d. 1969), Calvin Waller - North Trenton (3 months ago)

Stephen Merelman

Happy birthday, James Booker. Live at the Maple Leaf Bar, 1983 via - Stephen Merelman (3 months ago)

Lefty\'s Records

Happy Birthday to the late James Booker & Sara Dallin of Bananarama - Lefty\'s Records (3 months ago)

O.C. Blues Society

Happy Birthday to James Booker! Dig it: - O.C. Blues Society (3 months ago)

Know Louisiana

Happy birthday, James Booker! Watch this interview from the great documentary - Know Louisiana (3 months ago)

All About Jazz

Happy Birthday, James Booker! - All About Jazz (3 months ago)

KalineCountry

December 17, Happy Birthday James Booker. - KalineCountry (3 months ago)

Michael Koman

Happy James Booker\'s birthday! He was a bit crazy but one of the best piano players & weirdly great singers ever: - Michael Koman (3 months ago)

Mr. Addyberries

neworleansbabydolls: . Happy Birthday James Booker(December 17, 1939-November 8,... - Mr. Addyberries (3 months ago)

Thomas Drezet

Happy birthday James Booker! - Thomas Drezet (3 months ago)

Arnold Burks

On another note, Happy Birthday to one of my fav NOLA musicians! James Booker - Arnold Burks (3 months ago)

Jill K. Robinson

Happy James Booker birthday! Why you should care about the Bayou Maharajah: - Jill K. Robinson (3 months ago)

Know Louisiana

Happy birthday to James Booker, the man who told us that, united, our thing will stand. - Know Louisiana (3 months ago)

The Perlich Post

Happy Birthday James Booker! Too bad didn\'t know anyone who could play piano like him: - The Perlich Post (3 months ago)

Save Your Soul!

God damn thank you James Booker. And Happy Birthday - Save Your Soul! (3 months ago)

Brian W Boyles

Someone should make public comment: \"Happy birthday, James Booker,\" and drop mic. - Brian W Boyles (3 months ago)

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85 years old (Born on December 17, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary James Booker, whose fingers danced effortlessly across piano keys blending rhythm and blues, jazz grooves, gospel soulfulness, stride rhythms—and even a dash of Latin spice! Whether channeling Bach's precision or Chopin’s elegance with his own playful twist—Booker always made music feel like magic.

From electrifying performances at New Orleans' Jazz Fest stages to unforgettable renditions of "Junco Partner," your musical genius continues inspiring generations. Today we celebrate you—the Piano Prince who turned every melody into an adventure filled with humor and heart. May your legacy keep us smiling (and tapping our feet) forevermore!

James Booker's Best Moments

Genius is a man most like himself, said Monk.

Happy Birthday, James Booker. Who could be you, other than you?

The great Josh Paxton getting down on the music of James Booker(Happy Birthday) live

Happy Birthday James Booker!! Make sure to see the documentary @ Bayou Maharajah!!

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James Booker's Best Moments