Here is an interesting artist that's new to me, and I wanted to share his music.

So many wonderful you tube clips have been linked here. This thread should serve as a model for others to come. Sure beats the typical sniping and in-fighting so common today.

Rather than post another clip (which I don't know how to do anyway) I would direct your attention to the album "Classified" remixed and expanded by James Booker. Enigma that he was, he stands out in a sea of uniquely talented NO pianists. His style is effortless and his command of the instrument is total. He was instrumental:) in the training and development of Harry Connick Jr.

Rok, you hit the nail dead on the head about Nica.


I am so glad I started this thread; not long ago I would not have appreciated those clips you presented in regard to history, but now, I will delve as deep as I can into each little tid-bit.

Thanks!

Nikonnola, what impresses me the most about New Orleans is the love people from there have for their city; they even cling to the broke down neighborhoods. Another thing that's impressive is how many successful people, and musicians who live there; musicians especially, move to New York or LA when they got the cash.

Now, I'm getting into the unique culture and history of New Orleans as much as I am the music, and I appreciate your informative posts.

Acresverde, here's Mr. James Booker;


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3DyLGqdhaI


        https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcLhiOIO54k

Thank you Orpheus10. Acresverde, the story that I have heard from my friend who is Harry Connick, Sr's God-child, is that HCsr made a deal with James Booker to teach him how to play the piano in exchange for a forgiveness on a drug charge. James Booker live at Onkel Po's Carnegie Hall is an awesome live album of JB