James Booker

ABOUT

James Booker (December 17, 1939 - November 8, 1983) was a veteran New Orleans R&B/jazz pianist, organist, singer, and session musician who became famous during the early 1960s. He is best known for the instrumental, "Gonzo" (1960), a Top 5 R&B chart hit.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Gonzo (1960)

Pop charts debut year: 1960

Years active: 1954-1983

Genres: R&B, jazz

Labels: Imperial, Peacock Records

SHOP EXCLUSIVE RECORDINGS FOR JAMES BOOKER

Disclosure: The following links will take you to various online merchants outside of allbutforgottenoldies.net that sell recordings and other merchandise for the performing artist featured on this page. Please note that these are referral or affiliate links from which allbutforgottenoldies.net may receive, at no additional cost to you, a commission if you should make any purchases through them.


amazon.com CDs, Vinyl, & more

James Booker

Search 25 million records at MusicStack Vinyl Records, LPs, CDs and Rare Albums. Out of Print Music Albums and Imports

James Booker