New Orleans Radio

by blueorleansradio · 02/11/2013

Mardi Gras #MARDIGRAS 2013 is almost here! Guide to Lundi Gras in New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/Jr

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1987 - David Lastie, a tenor saxophonist and a New Orleans, Louisiana native passed away on this day at 53. He came from a musical family that included his brother Melvin, his uncle Louis Nelson and cousins Walter "Papoose" Nelson and Lawrence "Prince La La" Nelson. He was trained in the bebop jazz tradition and recorded with Snooks Eaglin, James Booker and others before forming his own band.