Harold Battiste
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Saxophonists · 1931–2015

Harold Battiste

American music composer, arranger, performer, and teacher (1931–2015)

Born
28 October 1931
New Orleans
Died
19 June 2015
New Orleans
Country
United States
Active
1957–

Biography

Harold Battiste was a jazz musician who played saxophone. Harold Battiste was born on 28 October 1931 in New Orleans and died on 19 June 2015 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz.

Harold Raymond Battiste Jr. (October 28, 1931 – June 19, 2015) was an American music composer, arranger, performer, and teacher. A native of, and later community leader in, New Orleans, he is best known for his work as an arranger on records by Barbara George, Sam Cooke, Joe Jones, Lee Dorsey, Sonny and Cher, Dr. John, and others.

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Harold Battiste play?

Harold Battiste is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Harold Battiste born?

Harold Battiste was born 28 October 1931 in New Orleans.

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