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1930 - Wardell Quezergue was born on this day. A New Orleans arranger, producer, known to some as the "Creole Beethoven". His credits are numerous and include 'Big Chief' (Professor Longhair); 'Barefootin' (Robert Parker); 'Teasin' You' (Willie Tee); 'Groove Me' (King Floyd); Mr. Big Stuff (Jean Knight) - the last two being both recorded on the same day. He also produced and arranged the Grammy Award-winning Dr. John album “Goin' Back to New Orleans” in 1992. In May 2009, Wardell Quezergue received an honorary doctorate from Loyola University New Orleans. He was inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2010 in a multiple induction at Montrel's Bistro in New Orleans. Wardell passed away on September 6, 2011. |