James Booker
A singular African-American jazz pianist whose peripatetic life and flamboyant
personality made him a hero to fellow musicians, James Booker was born December
17, 1939 in the musically rich city of New Orleans, Louisiana. He learned the
piano early and played for his Baptist minister father’s congregations. He
developed classical chops, and his personal style, an amalgamation of blues,
Latin, gospel and other genres, helped land him his first recording contract
before he was 16-years-old. He had his first chart success with the 1960 single
“Gonzo”, a number 3 R&B hit. His outsize...
All by MyselfJames Booker
On the Sunny Side of the StreetJames Booker
Over the RainbowJames Booker
I'll Be Seeing YouJames Booker
St. James InfirmaryJames Booker
All Around the WorldJames Booker
All by MyselfJames Booker
Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah: Live at the Maple Leaf Bar
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On the Sunny Side of the StreetJames Booker
Junco Partner
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Over the RainbowJames Booker
Spiders on the Keys: Live At The Maple Leaf Bar
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I'll Be Seeing YouJames Booker
Junco Partner
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St. James InfirmaryJames Booker
A Taste Of Honey: Live In New Orleans 1977
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All Around the WorldJames Booker
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