Alvin Batiste | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 7, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | May 6, 2007 (aged 74) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Clarinetist |
| Instruments | Clarinet |
Alvin Batiste (November 7, 1932 – May 6, 2007) was an Avant-garde jazz clarinetist born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He taught at his own jazz institute at Southern University in Baton Rouge.[1]
His final album was a tribute produced by Branford Marsalis and also features Russell Malone and Herlin Riley.[2]
Several well-known musicians studied under Batiste while at Southern University. They include Branford Marsalis, Randy Jackson (American Idol), his brother Herman, Donald Harrison, Henry Butler, Charlie Singleton (Cameo), Ronald Myers and Woodie Douglas (Spirit).
He died in New Orleans of a heart attack in his sleep, aged 74.[3]
Discography
As leader
- 1984: Musique D'Afrique Nouvell Orleans (India Navigation)
- 1988: Bayou Magic (India Navigation)
- 1993: Late (Columbia Records)
- 1999: Songs, Words and Messages, Connections (SLM Records)
- 2007: Marsalis Music Honors Series: Alvin Batiste
As sideman
With Cannonball Adderley
- The Black Messiah (1972)
With Billy Cobham
- Magic (1977)
With Henry Butler
- The Village (1987, Impulse!)
With Clarinet Summit
- Clarinet Summit (1984)[4]
With Marlon Jordan
- Marlon's Mode (1997)
With Mark Whitfield
- Patrice (1991)
With Wynton Marsalis
- Crescent City Christmas Card (1990)