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Harold Battiste

p, ts, as, 1931-2015 US, New Orleans
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.

     
Instruments
  • Piano
  • Tenor sax
  • Alto sax
  • Saxophone
  • Bass
Genres
  • R&B/Soul
  • Jazz
  • Blues
  • Pop
Popular Tracks   
Opus 43 on Lagniappe: The 2nd 50 Years by Harold Battiste
Give Her Up on Gumbo Stew by Various Artists
Funky Sou on Dr. Boogie Presents Wasa Wasa by Various Artists
Me & Willie Tee on Harold Battiste Presents Next Generation by Harold Battiste
Harris Laughing on Harold Battiste Presents Next Generation by Harold Battiste
Nevermore on Lagniappe: The 2nd 50 Years by Harold Battiste
Soon We Will Be Together on Lagniappe: The 2nd 50 Years by Harold Battiste
Alviette Is Her Name on Harold Battiste Presents Next Generation by Harold Battiste
Malibu on Lagniappe: The 2nd 50 Years by Harold Battiste
This is Love on Lagniappe: The 2nd 50 Years by Harold Battiste

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Band Members
Discography
Title Artist Year Type
Hal-Mel Alone TogetherHarold Battiste, Melvin Lastie1976Album
This Is How We Do It In New OrleansHarold Battiste1965Single
Foolish Girl / These Are The Thing's I LoveWillie Tee, Harold Battiste1963Single
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