Harold Battiste

You'd never know it by his humble, down-to-earth manner, but saxophonist/composer/arranger/impresario and jazz educator Harold Battiste, Jr. did more good for more musicians on the New Orleans scene after the 1950s, than just about anyone else. He had a significant role in launching and establishing the careers of people who are now household names, including Sonny & Cher, Sam Cooke, and Dr. John. When visiting New Orleans during JazzFest in the spring, you could often find Battiste hanging out in night clubs checking out other musicians, whether lending support to an artist b...