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07/06/2015

Singer/songwriter Lenny McDaniel dies at 65 ‪#‎NOLA‬ http://nola.tw/To

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For Delfeayo Marsalis, jazz is a legacy to be handed down #NOLA http://nola.tw/Tj

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The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in ‪#‎NOLA‬ http://nola.tw/Ti

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Colbert Announces New ‘Late Show’ Band Leader! #NOLA s own Jon Batiste http://nola.tw/Tg

Louisiana Today

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1971 - Roosevelt (Baby Face) Willette, an organist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 37. There is some thought that he may have been born in Little Rock, Arkansas. His musical roots and he started out playing the piano for various gospel groups. He played piano with the bands of King Kolax, Joe Houston, Johnny Otis and Big Jay McNeely before switching to organ. He signed with Blue Note Records, and recorded his debut album Face to Face.

fact

1971 - Roosevelt (Baby Face) Willette, an organist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana passed away on this day at the age of 37. There is some thought that he may have been born in Little Rock, Arkansas. His musical roots and he started out playing the piano for various gospel groups. He played piano with the bands of King Kolax, Joe Houston, Johnny Otis and Big Jay McNeely before switching to organ. He signed with Blue Note Records, and recorded his debut album Face to Face.

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