As many of you have read on these very pages, I'm a bit obsessed with the late, great James Booker. I've done a few posts here and on The Huffington Post about his genius, as well as offered up more than a few samples of his wizardry on the piano.
I had the pleasure of seeing a rough cut of an upcoming documentary about the man, as well as meeting the filmmaker, Lily Keber. To say I'm excited about this project is a bit of an understatement.
Lily's site has some video previews that I think you'd enjoy.
Please take a look at:
bayoumaharajah.com
And while you are there, get yourself an absolutely fabulous, James Booker t-shirt, straight from the heart of New Orleans.
Dear mr Nunziato
ReplyDeleteIt is a delight to have you back and 'blogging' once more. This post on James Booker is precisely the reason why I visit: Informed comment, impeccable taste and above all, a love of quality. I knew nothing of Mr Booker before you kindly signposted his talents. Now I have a new direction to explore. Do please keep up the good work.
Best wishes
Couldn't say it any better than Anonymous did above if I tried...I will look at the preview shortly....thanks...prepped by a good listen of the exquisite Black Minute Waltz...
ReplyDeleteSon of (the truly awesome)Piano Players Rarely Ever Play Together?
ReplyDeleteLooks like a winner.
I appreciate you posting stuff like this; I'd have never heard of Jim Dickinson (and his incredible Jungle Jim and the Voodoo Tiger)or Buddy Miller, to name two, not to mention stuff from bands that I know like The Hollies UK box.
Don't burn yourself out, we're here with you.
Wow. The trailer blew me away, and was going to watch it again when I found the 20 minute version (On the same vimeo channel.
ReplyDeleteWow again. Your obsession is warranted. Thanks.
I'm listening to "Junco Partner" right now. What a touch he had!
ReplyDeleteListen to his version of "Angel Eyes" from the album "Classified."
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