Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans #NOLA jazz great, to appear at Huntsville fundraiser http://nola.tw/Ha
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Ellis Marsalis, New Orleans #NOLA jazz great, to appear at Huntsville fundraiser http://nola.tw/Ha
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
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2007 - Frederick "Shep" Sheppard, a saxophonist and native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 61. During his career, he worked with R&B legends who included Otis Redding and Ray Charles, performed with several brass bands in New Orleans, and played gigs with scores of local bandleaders, including Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Irma Thomas, Eddie Bo, Bob French, Bo Dollis, Walter Payton, Gregg Stafford and Cyril Neville. He was well-known for his intricate solos and his skills on the bass, flute and soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxophones. |