Luckey Roberts

American pianist and composer (1887–1968)

Born: 7 August 1887
Philadelphia
Died: 5 February 1968
New York City
Country: United States
Discography: 2 albums

Biography

Luckey Roberts was a jazz musician who played piano. Luckey Roberts was born on 7 August 1887 in Philadelphia and died on 5 February 1968 in New York City. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 2 albums, from “Luckey & the Lion: Harlem Piano” (1958) to “The Circle Recordings” (1994).

Charles Luckyth Roberts (August 7, 1887 – February 5, 1968), better known as Luckey Roberts, was an American composer and stride pianist who worked in the jazz, ragtime, and blues styles. Roberts performed as musician, band/orchestra conductor, and dancer. He taught music and dance. He also owned a restaurant and bar in New York City and in Washington, D.C. Luckey Roberts noted compositions include "Junk Man Rag", "Moonlight Cocktail", "Pork and Beans" (1913), and "Railroad Blues".

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