http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2847&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rssJames Booker's unrelenting piano style made him an important figure in New Orleans music, acting as a major influence on Harry Connick Jr. and Dr. John, among others. Booker was a balanced and versatile pianist and organist -- his repetitive right hand sparkles complemented his awe-inspiring left hand's foundation. In terms of singing, he was no Pavarotti, but his quirky ego and raw, gritty style covered any infirmities. His succinct incorporation of Gospel, R&B and jazz made for a dynamic, personal sound that could make even the same song sound entirely different when Booker reinterpreted himself. In addition to creating his own material, Booker valuably backed Freddy King, Aretha Franklin, T-Bone Walker, Ringo Starr and B.B. King, to name a few. His troubles with the law left us with fewer recordings than we might wish for, but enough to fall in love with his funky, soulful sound. - Jessy TerryNew Orleans Bluesen720Tue, 29 Dec 2009 06:02:56 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2847&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss James Booker's unrelenting piano style made him an important figure in New Orleans music, acting as a major influence on Harry Connick Jr. and Dr. John, among others. Booker was a balanced and versatile pianist and organist -- his repetitive right hand sparkles complemented his awe-inspiring left hand's foundation. In terms of singing, he was no Pavarotti, but his quirky ego and raw, gritty style covered any infirmities. His succinct incorporation of Gospel, R&B and jazz made for a dynamic, personal sound that could make even the same song sound entirely different when Booker reinterpreted himself. In addition to creating his own material, Booker valuably backed Freddy King, Aretha Franklin, T-Bone Walker, Ringo Starr and B.B. King, to name a few. His troubles with the law left us with fewer recordings than we might wish for, but enough to fall in love with his funky, soulful sound. - Jessy Terry http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29708319&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Alt/Punk Tue, 18 Aug 2009 09:14:19 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 29708319 ply.29708319 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.29708319&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27714703&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:57:45 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 27714703 ply.27714703 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27714703&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27714706&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:57:45 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 27714706 ply.27714706 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.27714706&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.19431990&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Jazz Wed, 4 Nov 2009 12:12:55 -0800 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 19431990 ply.19431990 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.19431990&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18284925&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Mon, 13 Jul 2009 11:06:28 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 18284925 ply.18284925 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.18284925&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13524226&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Soul/R&B Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:38:04 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 13524226 ply.13524226 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13524226&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12536775&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:37:46 -0800 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 12536775 ply.12536775 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.12536775&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10027969&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Mon, 28 Dec 2009 09:24:24 -0800 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 10027969 ply.10027969 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10027969&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8590568&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss Blues Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:54:57 -0700 Playlists Featuring James Booker on Rhapsody Online 8590568 ply.8590568 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8590568&variant=play&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Fplaylists.rss