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James Booker

Early R&B
Soul music
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...
Songs
St. James Infirmary
St. James InfirmaryJames Booker

A Taste Of Honey: Live In New Orleans 1977

7:04

All Around the World
All Around the WorldJames Booker

Classified

3:22

On the Sunny Side of the Street
On the Sunny Side of the StreetJames Booker

Junco Partner

2:31

I'll Be Seeing You
I'll Be Seeing YouJames Booker

Junco Partner

2:47

All by Myself
All by MyselfJames Booker

Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah: Live at the Maple Leaf Bar

4:22

Eleanor Rigby
Eleanor RigbyJames Booker

Spiders on the Keys: Live At The Maple Leaf Bar

4:11

Albums