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Musician / Composer / Arranger / Producer of R&B/Soul and Jazz
A.k.a. Harold Raymond Battiste, Jr.
American jazz and rhythm n' blues saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and label owner. He played with Dr. John, Sam Cooke, Barbara George, Ellis Marsalis among others. Founded the label A.F.O. Records, was as the New Orleans branch manager of Specialty records, and held an A&R post at Ron (2)-Ric Records. Born October 28, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died June 19, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
AFO Executives |
The American Jazz Quintet |
Track list and 30sec audio provided by
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Hal-Mel Alone Together | Harold Battiste, Melvin Lastie | 1976 | Album |
This Is How We Do It In New Orleans | Harold Battiste | 1965 | Single |
Foolish Girl / These Are The Thing's I Love | Willie Tee, Harold Battiste | 1963 | Single |