Harold Battiste

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.

Harold Battiste
Battiste in 2012
Background information
Birth nameHarold Raymond Battiste Jr.
Born(1931-10-28)October 28, 1931
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedJune 19, 2015(2015-06-19) (aged 83)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
GenresR&B, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician, arranger, record producer
Instrument(s)Saxophone, piano
Years active1957–2015
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