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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
Singer/songwriter Lenny McDaniel dies at 65 #NOLA http://nola.tw/To
For Delfeayo Marsalis, jazz is a legacy to be handed down #NOLA http://nola.tw/Tj
The Father of Free Jazz: Ornette Coleman stayed true to his artistic vision. Didn’t know he lived in #NOLA http://nola.tw/Ti
#NOLA #bounce music evokes a powerful, poignant sense of place http://nola.tw/Th
Colbert Announces New ‘Late Show’ Band Leader! #NOLA s own Jon Batiste http://nola.tw/Tg
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1941 - Erving Charles Jr. was born on this day. A bassist and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He played with a who's who of New Orleans musicians including Fats Domino, Dave Bartholomew, Snooks Eaglin, Willie "Tee" Turbinton, Irma Thomas, Marva Wright, and Clarence "Frogman" Henry just to name a few. He was also known for playing a variety of styles including R&B, Jazz and Rock. Erving passed away at the age of 61 in 2003. |