Big Al Carson
Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands.[1][2] He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played tuba[3][4] in addition to singing. Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin,[5] Lars Edegran,[6][7][8] and Dr. Michael White.
Carson died on April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 after a heart attack in New Orleans.[9]
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Big Al Carson (right), with pianist Lars Edegran (left)
Dr. Michael White's jazz band playing an outdoor concert in Woldenberg Park, New Orleans. Visibile musicians include Big Al Carson, sousaphone; Michael White, clarinet; Mari Wantanabe, piano. Larry Batiste on drums.
References
- ↑ Swenson, John (1 May 2007). "Fest Focus: Big Al Carson". OffBeat Magazine. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ↑ Spera, Keith (20 August 2010). "Big Al Carson takes a break from Bourbon Street to celebrate new CD". NOLA.com. https://www.nola.com/music/index.ssf/2010/08/big_al_carson_takes_a_break_fr.html. Retrieved 12 February 2019.
- ↑ The Last of the Line - The Eagle Brass Band, Jazzology.com
- ↑ The Spirit Of New Orleans Brass Band, Jazzology.com
- ↑ “Dr. Michael White: The Doc Paulin Years” by Michael G. White, Jazz.tulane.edu
- ↑ Preservation Hall's St. Peter Street All-stars, led by guitarist, pianist and banjoist Lars Edegran Nola.com
- ↑ Lars Edegran New Orleans Jazz, Jazzology.com
- ↑ CRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS: LARS EDEGRAN & HIS SANTA CLAUS REVELERS, Jazzology.com
- ↑ ""Big Al" Carson, New Orleans bluesman and Bourbon Street singer, dies at 66 | Music". Nola.com. Retrieved 2020-04-27.
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