Lionel Batiste
American jazz musician and singer
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"Uncle" Lionel Batiste was an American jazz and blues musician and singer from New Orleans. He began his music career at the age of 11 playing bass drum with the Square Deal Social & Pleasure Club. Wikipedia
Born: February 11, 1931, New Orleans, LA
Died: July 8, 2012 (age 81 years), New Orleans, LA
Music groups: Treme Brass Band (2012) and Dirty Dozen Brass Band (1985 – 1994)