THE ULTIMATE EAGLES TRIBUTE - ON THE BORDER
Rollins Center @ Bally's Dover
1131 N Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE 19901
Join us tonight as we pay tribute to one of New Orleans' most influential and beloved founding fathers of American Music, and proprietor of the first African-American musician-owned record label, Harold Battiste Jr. on his Birthday. Raised on LaSalle Street surrounded by the rhythms of the legendary Dew Drop Inn nearby, Harold Raymond Battiste Jr. (1931 - 2015) was a revered American musician, composer, arranger, performer, teacher, mentor and community leader from New Orleans.
Why We Like It
- Battiste is best known for his work as arranger for records by Sam Cooke, Joe Jones, Lee Dorsey, Dr. John, Ike & Tina Turner, and Sonny & Cher.
- Battiste launched the first African-American musician-owned record label, All For One (AFO Records), in 1961, which released music by his contemporary luminaries.
- Tonight's performance is led by violinist, pianist and educator Jesse McBride, a senior professor at Tulane University's Jazz Studies department and one of Battiste's distinct mentees.
Who Should Attend
Music lovers, jazz enthusiasts, and fans of New Orleans' rich musical heritage will enjoy this tribute to the legendary Harold Battiste.