The crazy thing is, most people don't know who this man is. In my opinion, he's the greatest pianist of the 20 th century.
@RanBlakePiano
4 жыл бұрын
Silas Lang I d add Monk ,Ray ......
@davidhunterslifelovefaith6043
4 жыл бұрын
Silas Lang I couldn’t agree more
@corrybrosmouthpieces4524
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for uploading this, more of the world needs to know about James Booker . Once you have listened to everything you can find of him, you may well decide that he was perhaps the greatest pianist you have ever heard . If you play piano , and try to figure out things he did, this will convince you further. His technique was God-level, his synthesis of all styles was where his true genius is apparent . He is as important to 20th century music as any of the great innovators we all revere such as Charlie Parker, and he should be remembered as such. Every time you listen to him, you will hear more, and be astonished more. A REAL genius.
@macadoo2530
Жыл бұрын
Recently discovered him via Dr John's hoodoo moon book. So glad I did! An American treasure!
@tristangossman8910
6 ай бұрын
Love this...thank you!
@imjoeljackson
Жыл бұрын
Kunian- I was just telling a new NOLA transplant/ writer friend who loves Booker about the original CDs I still have of this doc, plus the Earl King, and Dew Drop. And was super happy to google and share this with him. You have graciously and generously left a legacy of New Orleans legacies. Thanks my friend.
@godisbollocks
2 жыл бұрын
And Hunter S. Thompson loved Booker's hit 'Gonzo' so much that he named his style of journalism after it.
@bobcondon9602
5 жыл бұрын
Proud to be the 714th rorer to listen to this. Dr. John put me on to him., then his set at the Maple Leaf 1983 solo brought me here. True genius
@tbthornton5305
11 ай бұрын
Thank you. This is really wonderful.
@golivares9
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you David Kunian and all others involved in creating this excellent program. James C. Booker lives on, his magic is timeless.
@cynthianaslim
Жыл бұрын
Had a girlfriend buy me an encyclopedia of jazz and blues musicians. One night, I decided to get into musicians I'd never heard. I'd pick one from each letter of the alphabet based on their biographies, usually a couple paragraphs on each. I picked Booker from B from his bio of course. He had a colorful. I don't remember which musician I picked for A. I didn't get past Booker and B. Been listening to him ever since.
@ezramacarena3406
3 жыл бұрын
Wow thank u for this ! 🙏🏻🌟🙏🏾
@joshporter08
5 жыл бұрын
Great program! Thanks for posting this! Booker was next level
@davidmccall4776
8 ай бұрын
I wonder if Booker was ever diagnosed as manic depressive, and was therefore possibly self medicating with heroin and other illicit substances. He really seemed to be a deeply troubled and tortured soul. RIP James. 🎹🎹🎹🎹👑
@esmeraldo7887
2 жыл бұрын
wow this is great. thanks!
@divingduck1970
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@3rdrockfrmtheSUN
Ай бұрын
How can I find that version of Papa Was A Rascle that begins at 4:00???
@tristangossman8910
6 ай бұрын
Curious where the documentary came from...any info?
@maxkeenlyside
4 жыл бұрын
Can anyone let me know where to find/buy the extraordinary medley track/album around 1:01:00? Specifically the medley of "Bei Mir Bist Du Schon / Let's Get Right." There are a couple other live takes out there, usually concluded with Sunny Side. Thanks!
@maxkeenlyside
4 жыл бұрын
(Squeaky wheel gets the oil!) Aside from the "United We Stand" album, this is the only other version of "Let's Get Right" I've been able to hunt down. Booker was in much better form here. Would love to buy and hear it minus dialogue. :)
@_seventh_son
3 жыл бұрын
its this right here kzitem.info/news/bejne/knp5tJWpf4ugiXo&ab_channel=JamesBooker-Topic
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