But some one has discovered a full length studio recording with great sidemen. Despite this, the legacy and influence of artists like booker. One night in 1973, pianist james booker and his band, freshly seasoned. James bookerthe lost paramount tapes180 gram vinyl. Kurt vile ecm records james booker aquarium drunkard. Illustrated james booker discography planungsburo wirz. Records like james booker s the lost paramount tapes will never top the charts and will undoubtedly never get the credit they truly deserve. The lost paramount tapes by james booker album, new. Buy james booker s album titled the lost paramount tapes. Listen free to james booker the lost paramount tapes goodnight irene, feel so bad and more. This is a superb album, and a superb james booker album.
Its the first james booker album ive ever seen on vinyl. Just last week the online column lost live dead published a wellresearched article about jcbs short time in. I think my favorite album of his is the lost paramount sessions. James booker s unrelenting piano style made him an important figure in new orleans music, acting as a major influence on harry connick jr. James booker the lost paramount tapes 2018, 180 g, vinyl. The new orleans jazz genius who could never be contained.
Nov, 2018 the lost paramount tapes is one of the finest examples of this. Oct 30, 2018 and finally, we sit down with aquarium drunkard contributor jay steele of general general to discuss his label and vinyl me pleases recent reissue of new orleans pianist james bookers lost paramount tapes. A favorite of mine is the lost paramount tapes, recorded in l. James booker the lost paramount tapes lp vinyl for sale. James booker was one of americas most stunning piano players. Djm records cds for sale new orleans music, james booker, eddie zip, don preston, country daniel moore, danny timms. James bookerthe lost paramount tapesvinyl recordacoustic. Play fulllength songs from the lost paramount tapes by james booker on your phone, computer and home audio system with napster. John band, which included john boudreaux on drums, jessie hill on percussion, alvin robinson on guitar and vocals, richard didymus washington on percussion, david lastie on sax, and david l. The lost paramount tapes by james booker on spotify.
As explained in the notes, james took the master tapes with him after the session, and. Lost paramount tapes by james booker vinyl lp, 180 gram. James booker the lost paramount tapes 1997 320 kbps. James booker the lost paramount tapes releases discogs. Watch the video for goodnight irene from james booker s the lost paramount tapes for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. In 1973 booker recorded the lost paramount tapes at paramount studios in hollywood, california, u. The lost paramount tapes, an album by james booker on spotify we and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. In a rare alignment of some forces that could never possibly be replicated, the lost paramount tapes features james booker leading a band comprised of new orleans greatest underground monster musicians recording overnight in a studio after playing a gig. Like any new orleans piano buff, i was astounded to see this posthumous release of an entire james booker studio compact disc, especially one with so many quality new orleans musicians in support. Booker was a balanced and versatile pianist and organist his repetitive right hand sparkles complemented his aweinspiring left hands foundation. Provided to youtube by cdbaby goodnight irene james booker the lost paramount tapes. Djm records cd s for sale new orleans music, james booker, eddie zip, don preston, country daniel moore, danny timms. James booker the lost paramount tapes 1995, cd discogs.
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