Harold Battiste

Harold Battiste (1931–2015) was an American composer, songwriter and saxophonist.

Also recorded as Harold Raymond Battiste, Jr.; Harold "Fat" Battiste.

Harold Battiste in brief

Born
1931
Died
2015
Known for
composer, songwriter, saxophonist, music arranger and musician
Place of birth
New Orleans
Contents

Overview

Recorded at birth as Harold Raymond Battiste, Jr.

Born at New Orleans in 1931, died in 2015.

In detail

Harold Battiste studied at Dillard University and Gilbert Academy.

Subjects and genres recorded for the work are jazz.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New Orleans. Membership is recorded of American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.).

Sources

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    “Harold Battiste”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1327228: Harold Battiste

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