New Orleans R&B / Soul
James Booker
James Booker, the self-proclaimed 'Black Liberace,' was a wildly eccentric and profoundly gifted piano virtuoso. His almost superhuman left hand allowed him to play intricate basslines and dense chordal structures...
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James Booker, the self-proclaimed 'Black Liberace,' was a wildly eccentric and profoundly gifted piano virtuoso. His almost superhuman left hand allowed him to play intricate basslines and dense chordal structures simultaneously. His live recordings remain masterpieces of New Orleans keyboard mastery.
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Show 13: The Blues Piano TraditionShow 51: Alphabet Blues, Pt. 11: Private Music / Righteous / Rounder / ShanachieShow 82: USA Blues, Pt. 7: Louisiana to Maryland
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