The music of James Booker
A special programme looking at the music of the great New Orleans pianist James Booker, with live performances of his greatest tunes and a selection of his best recordings.
A special programme looking at the music of the great New Orleans pianist James Booker, with live performances of his greatest tunes and a selection of his best recordings.
Booker, who died 30 years ago, was once described by Dr. John as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced." and his idiosyncratic style has been a huge influence on successive generations of musicians.
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James Booker
Hound Dog
- The Lost Paramount Tapes.
- Glady's Music.
- DJM -CD10010.
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Paddy Milner
Pop's Dilemma
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Dominic Pipkin
Put Out the light
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Paddy Milner
The Tube Song
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James Booker
Make a Better World
- Great Standards.
- Hannibal Records.
- HNCD1359.
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Dominic Pipkin
PIXIE
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James Booker
Gonzo
- Teen Beat 5.
- Ace.
- CDCHD-766.
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James Booker
Please Send Me Someone To Love
- The Blues Collection.
- Orbis.
- BLU NC 079.
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Dominic Pipkin & Paddy Milner
JUNCO PARTNER
Broadcast
- Mon 18 Nov 2013 19:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Radio 2