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Also known as James Carroll Booker III

American musician and singer (1939–1983)

Person · Open Library

Works
4

Top works

  • Candlelight Killer
  • The James Booker Collection
  • Resurrection of the Bayou Maharajah
  • Spiders on the Keys:Live at Maple

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1939-12-17
Active to
1983-11-08

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
55,988
Total plays
447,376

Tags

bluesNew Orleanspiano bluesjazzpiano

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. <a href="https://www.last.fm/music/James+Boo

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