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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.

57 minutes

Last on

Mon 18 Nov 2013 19:00
91热爆 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • James Booker

    Hound Dog

    • The Lost Paramount Tapes.
    • Glady's Music.
    • DJM -CD10010.

  • Paddy Milner

    Pop's Dilemma

  • Dominic Pipkin

    Put Out the light

  • Paddy Milner

    The Tube Song

  • James Booker

    Make a Better World

    • Great Standards.
    • Hannibal Records.
    • HNCD1359.

  • Dominic Pipkin

    PIXIE

  • James Booker

    Gonzo

    • Teen Beat 5.
    • Ace.
    • CDCHD-766.

  • James Booker

    Please Send Me Someone To Love

    • The Blues Collection.
    • Orbis.
    • BLU NC 079.

  • Dominic Pipkin & Paddy Milner

    JUNCO PARTNER

Broadcast

  • Mon 18 Nov 2013 19:00
    91热爆 Radio 2