Dr. John @akadrjohn brings music of New Orleans #NOLA to Raue @RaueCenter http://nola.tw/Oe
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Dr. John @akadrjohn brings music of New Orleans #NOLA to Raue @RaueCenter http://nola.tw/Oe
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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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1936 - Nat Perrillat was born on this day. A saxophonist and New Orleans, Louisiana native, who got his first professional gig with legendary New Orleans pianist Professor Longhair, playing music with Longhair's distinctive funky sound. Nat went on to tour with Roy Montrell and do some session work for Allen Toussaint. In the early 60s, Perrilliat joined the Ellis Marsalis Quartet, recording the seminal album, Monkey Puzzle. After that association ended, Nat went on the road with Junior Parker, Joe Tex and Fats Domino. Perrilliat, a native of New Orleans, was born November 29, 1936 and died January 26, 1971 in Sacramento, California. |