http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2847&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.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 Bluesen720Sun, 6 Dec 2009 12:28:26 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.2847&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.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://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7667538&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss New Orleans Blues Tue, 4 Oct 2005 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by James Booker on Rhapsody Online 7667538 tra.7667538 James Booker art.2847 0.99 A Celebration Of New Orleans Music To Benefit The Musicares Hurricane Relief Fund alb.7667056 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/3/8/1/9/1659183_170x170.jpg 2005-10-15 00:00:00.0 2005-10-04 00:00:00.0 true Lawdy Miss Clawdy tra.7667538 212000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7667538&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.7667538&variant=data&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2133478&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss Piano Blues Mon, 1 Jan 2001 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by James Booker on Rhapsody Online 2133478 tra.2133478 James 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http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2133480&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.2133480&variant=data&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.465550&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss New Orleans Blues Thu, 22 Jul 1993 00:00:00 -0700 Top Tracks by James Booker on Rhapsody Online 465550 tra.465550 James Booker art.2847 0.99 Resurrection Of The Bayou Maharajah alb.184739 http://image.listen.com/img/170x170/2/7/8/1/1651872_170x170.jpg 1993-05-22 00:00:00.0 1993-07-22 00:00:00.0 true Medly: Lawdy Miss Clawdy / Ballad At The Maple Leaf tra.465550 445000 http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.465550&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.465550&variant=data&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss http://mp3.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=tra.465401&rws=%2Fjames-booker%2Ftop-tracks.rss New Orleans Blues Tue, 11 Mar 1997 00:00:00 -0800 Top Tracks by James Booker on Rhapsody Online 465401 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