Mar282024

James Booker

James Carroll Booker III (December 17, 1939 – November 8, 1983) was a New Orleans rhythm and blues pianist, organ player and singer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Booker's unique style combined rhythm and blues with jazz standards. Musician Dr. John described Booker as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.” Booker was the son and grandson of Baptist ministers, both of whom played the piano. Read more on Last.fm

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# Title Plays
1Junco Partner
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2Gonzo
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3On The Sunny Side Of The Street
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4African Gumbo
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5One For The Highway
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6Classified
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7Please Send Me Someone to Love
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8Junco Partner #2
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9All By Myself
7882
10Three Keys
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