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Book Synopsis: Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man celebrates New Orleans composer, producer, arranger, educator and jazz ambassador Harold Battiste Jr. Chasing the dream from New Orleans to Los Angeles and back, Battiste thrived in the jazz, blues and pop scenes. The creative force behind a bevy of number-one hits Barbara George's "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)," Joe Jones's "You Talk Too Much," Sam Cooke's "You Send Me," and the sage who launched the careers of Dr. John and Sonny & Cher, Battiste worked behind the scenes of the music industry for more than half a century. With Unfinished Blues, his voice is heard, unfiltered, at last.
Battiste's musical sensibilities were formed and his racial consciousness raised in the churches, classrooms and jazz joints of New Orleans. A graduate of Dillard University's music education program, Battiste confronted discrimination as a teacher in Louisiana's segregated public school system. In the early 1950s, he founded All for One, the nation's first African American musician-owned and -operated record label. His commitment to education and uplift has never wavered: in recent decades, he worked alongside lifelong friend and fellow musician Ellis Marsalis to build the renowned jazz studies program at the University of New Orleans. He can count among his friends and protégés many of today's leading young jazz musicians Nicholas Payton, Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason Marsalis, Victor Goines, Jesse McBride and other members of a next generation keeping the New Orleans sound alive.
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Experience the soulful and captivating journey of Harold Battiste Jr. in Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man. This Louisiana Artists Biography Series is a celebration of Battiste's incredible talent as a composer, producer, arranger, educator, and jazz ambassador. From the streets of New Orleans to the bright lights of Los Angeles and back again, Battiste's passion for jazz, blues, and pop music shines through every page. As the creative force behind numerous number-one hits, including Barbara George's "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)", Joe Jones's "You Talk Too Much", and Sam Cooke's "You Send Me", Battiste left an indelible mark on the music industry for over fifty years.
Unfinished Blues finally gives voice to Battiste's remarkable life story, offering a captivating glimpse behind the scenes of the music industry. From his influential role in launching the careers of iconic artists such as Dr. John and Sonny & Cher to his extraordinary work as a producer and arranger, Battiste's contributions are immeasurable. His journey was not without its challenges. Battiste faced discrimination as a teacher in Louisiana's segregated public school system, and yet, his commitment to education and uplift never wavered.
One of the highlights of Unfinished Blues is Battiste's collaboration with lifelong friend and fellow musician Ellis Marsalis to build the renowned jazz studies program at the University of New Orleans. Together, they nurtured and mentored a new generation of exceptional jazz musicians, including Nicholas Payton, Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Delfeayo Marsalis, and Jesse McBride. They are just a few of the many talented individuals who continue to keep the New Orleans sound alive.
Don't miss your chance to delve into the fascinating world of Harold Battiste Jr. and discover the untold stories of New Orleans music history. Order your copy of Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man today and experience the magic of Battiste's incredible journey.
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