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Nemours Jean-Baptiste

org, as, 1918-1985 HT
Musician of Latin, World and Folk

Nemours Jean-Baptiste (February 2, 1918 – May 18, 1985) was a Haitian saxophonist, writer, and band leader. He is credited with being the inventor of compas, also known as compas direct, a style of Haitian music.Nemours nicknamed "maestro" married Marie Felicite Olivier with whom he had two daughters, Yvrose, Marie Denise and a son, Yves-Nemours.Nemours dedicated many songs to his friends and fans. The 1967 composition "Ti Carole", dedicated to his fan Kouri, became famous and is still a favorite.

     
Instruments
  • Organ
  • Alto sax
  • Saxophone
Genres
  • Latin
  • World
  • Folk
  • Jazz
  • R&B/Soul
Plays With
Ensemble Nemours Jean-Baptiste
Mini All Stars
Popular Tracks   
Haiti Cumbia on Tanbou Toujou Lou: Meringue, Kompa Kreyol, Vodou Jazz & Electric Folklore from Haiti 1960 - 1981 by Various Artists
Ti carol on Les 60 ans du Konpa dirèk by DJ H509
Rhythme commercial on Haitian Restaurant Music by Various Artists
A pali papa on Haitian Bands, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Tu t'en vas (Bolero Hiatiano) on Haitian Bands, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Rhythme commercial on Haitian Bands, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Appuye pas frappe on Haitian Bands, Vol. 1 by Various Artists
Compas direct on Haitian Bands, Vol. 2 by Various Artists
Contredance nº 5 on Haitian Restaurant Music by Various Artists
Tioule on Haitian Bands, Vol. 1 by Various Artists

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Band Members
Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Nemours Jean-Baptiste: Merengue Of HaitiNemours Jean-Baptiste2017Album
Pure Gold - L'album D'or De Jean-Baptiste NemoursMini All Stars, Nemours Jean-Baptiste1998Album
UnionNemours Jean-Baptiste Et Webert Sicot1983Album
Pa Gade Ca'm FaiNemours Jean-Baptiste1975Album
Pa Gade'm Sou CoteNemours Jean-Baptiste1970Album
Reminiscence Ainsi Debuta NemoursNemours Jean-Baptiste1969Album
Nemours Jean-Baptiste Et Son Super EnsembleNemours Jean-Baptiste1969Album
Nemours New SoundNemours Jean-Baptiste1968Album
InspirationNemours Jean-Baptiste1967Album
Ti CaroleNemours Jean-Baptiste1966Album
The Sensation Of The DayNemours Jean-Baptiste1961Album
Haitian Dance MusicNemours Jean-Baptiste1960Album
A Visit To HaitiNemours Jean-Baptiste1958Compil.
YasseNemours Jean-BaptisteAlbum
Invite Me TonightNemours Jean-BaptisteAlbum
Compas Direct Au Paradis CréoleNemours Jean-BaptisteAlbum
Self TitleNemours Jean-BaptisteAlbum
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