Alvin Batiste facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Alvin Batiste
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| Background information | |
| Born | November 7, 1932 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | May 6, 2007 (aged 74) Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Clarinetist |
| Instruments | Clarinet |
Alvin Batiste (born November 7, 1932 – died May 6, 2007) was an amazing American jazz clarinet player. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the United States. He was also a very important teacher. He taught many famous musicians at his own jazz institute. This institute was at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
His last music album was a special tribute. It was produced by Branford Marsalis, who is a well-known musician. Other great artists like Russell Malone and Herlin Riley also played on it.
Alvin Batiste: The Teacher
Alvin Batiste was not just a great musician. He was also a wonderful teacher. He taught at Southern University for many years. He even started his own jazz institute there.
Many musicians who are famous today learned from him. Here are some of them:
- Branford Marsalis
- Randy Jackson (and his brother Herman)
- Donald Harrison
- Henry Butler
- Charlie Singleton from the band Cameo
- Ronald Myers
- Woodie Douglas from the group Spirit
Mike Esneault, who has won an Emmy Award, also learned from Batiste. Mike is a composer, pianist, and educator. Batiste helped guide him in his music career.
His Music Albums
Alvin Batiste recorded several albums as a leader. These albums show his unique style of playing the clarinet.
Albums by Alvin Batiste
- 1984: Musique D'Afrique Nouvell Orleans
- 1988: Bayou Magic
- 1993: Late
- 1999: Songs, Words and Messages, Connections
- 2007: Marsalis Music Honors Series: Alvin Batiste
Alvin Batiste passed away in Baton Rouge. He died peacefully in his sleep from a heart attack. He was 74 years old.
