85 years old (Born on December 17, 1939)
New Orleans-born musician who combined rhythm and blues, jazz, gospel, stride, and Latin. He also mastered classical music, such as Bach and Chopin.
James Booker's Best Moments
CajunExile
...and happy birthday to:
\'The best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever pr
- CajunExile
(1 month ago)
The Stranger’s Disease
Happy Birthday to James Booker and also the Jefferson City Buzzards.
- The Stranger’s Disease
(1 month ago)
Big City Blues Mag
Happy Birthday to the late great Bayou Maharajah James Booker. (Portrait by
- Big City Blues Mag
(1 month ago)
Murf Reeves
The great Josh Paxton getting down on the music of James Booker(Happy Birthday) live
- Murf Reeves
(1 month ago)
フタミジュン
Happy Birthday, James Booker
- フタミジュン
(1 month 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
(1 month 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
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Tony! Tony! Tony!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JAMES BOOKER.
- Tony! Tony! Tony!
(1 month ago)
On This Day in Black History
Happy birthday to James Booker!
- On This Day in Black History
(1 month ago)
Benjamin Boddie
Happy Birthday James Booker!
- Benjamin Boddie
(1 month ago)
レコード屋 だるまや
Happy birthday !
James Booker , /CD
- レコード屋 だるまや
(1 month ago)
rigamarole
Wow! born the same day as James Booker! two of the city\'s legends!! happy birthday to both!
- rigamarole
(1 month 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
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Harvey Brindell
Happy Birthday James Booker (December 17, 1939 November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues keyboardist.
- Harvey Brindell
(1 month ago)
Janine Bennett
James Booker - On The Sunny Side Of The Street (1977) via Happy 81st Birthday in
- Janine Bennett
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DAVE ⚜️ Greetings? In this season??
Happy birthday, James Booker.
- DAVE ⚜️ Greetings? In this season??
(1 month 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
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
ThePistol &TheQueen
Happy Birthday to one of our favourites of all time. The Genius. James Booker, \"True\" via
- ThePistol &TheQueen
(1 month ago)
Chris Darling
Happy Birthday !!
- Chris Darling
(1 month ago)
Mecozzi Alfredo
James Booker, \"True\" via Birthday
- Mecozzi Alfredo
(1 month ago)
Maria Byrne
Happy birthday, James Booker (RIP)
- Maria Byrne
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Nick Miller
Happy birthday James Booker. One of my heroes
James Booker True Montreux 1978
- Nick Miller
(1 month ago)
NOLA Concierge
Happy Birthday Mr. James Booker
- NOLA Concierge
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
G L-f de Villiers
James Booker, \"True\" via Oh, how we love James Booker! Happy Birthday!
- G L-f de Villiers
(1 month ago)
The Perlich Post
Remembering the late piano great on his birthday with a typically stellar performance clip
- The Perlich Post
(1 month ago)
TomDAntoni
Happy Birthday James Booker
- TomDAntoni
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
ClassicGuitarStore
Happy Birthday, James Booker!
- ClassicGuitarStore
(1 month ago)
JazzLunatique
Happy birthday James Booker. You have given me an understanding unparalleled of the mysteries of
- JazzLunatique
(1 month ago)
North Trenton
And Happy Birthday to Brian Hayes, Art Neville, Kerry Packer (d. 2005), John Kennedy Toole (d. 1969), Calvin Waller
- North Trenton
(1 month ago)
Stephen Merelman
Happy birthday, James Booker. Live at the Maple Leaf Bar, 1983 via
- Stephen Merelman
(1 month ago)
Lefty\'s Records
Happy Birthday to the late James Booker & Sara Dallin of Bananarama
- Lefty\'s Records
(1 month ago)
O.C. Blues Society
Happy Birthday to James Booker! Dig it:
- O.C. Blues Society
(1 month ago)
Know Louisiana
Happy birthday, James Booker! Watch this interview from the great documentary
- Know Louisiana
(1 month ago)
All About Jazz
Happy Birthday, James Booker!
- All About Jazz
(1 month ago)
KalineCountry
December 17, Happy Birthday James Booker.
- KalineCountry
(1 month 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
(1 month ago)
Mr. Addyberries
neworleansbabydolls: . Happy Birthday James Booker(December 17, 1939-November 8,...
- Mr. Addyberries
(1 month ago)
Thomas Drezet
Happy birthday James Booker!
- Thomas Drezet
(1 month ago)
Arnold Burks
On another note, Happy Birthday to one of my fav NOLA musicians! James Booker
- Arnold Burks
(1 month ago)
Jill K. Robinson
Happy James Booker birthday! Why you should care about the Bayou Maharajah:
- Jill K. Robinson
(1 month ago)
Know Louisiana
Happy birthday to James Booker, the man who told us that, united, our thing will stand.
- Know Louisiana
(1 month ago)
The Perlich Post
Happy Birthday James Booker! Too bad didn\'t know anyone who could play piano like him:
- The Perlich Post
(1 month ago)
Save Your Soul!
God damn thank you James Booker. And Happy Birthday
- Save Your Soul!
(1 month ago)
Brian W Boyles
Someone should make public comment: \"Happy birthday, James Booker,\" and drop mic.
- Brian W Boyles
(1 month ago)