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Harold Battiste (Harold Raymond Battiste Jr.) was born on 28 October, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S., is an American musical artist (1931–2015). Discover Harold Battiste's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 83 years old?
| Popular As |
Harold Raymond Battiste Jr. |
| Occupation |
Musician, arranger, record producer |
| Age |
83 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
28 October 1931 |
| Birthday |
28 October |
| Birthplace |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Date of death |
19 June, 2015 |
| Died Place |
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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Harold Battiste Height, Weight & Measurements
At 83 years old, Harold Battiste height not available right now. We will update Harold Battiste's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Harold Battiste Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Harold Battiste worth at the age of 83 years old? Harold Battiste’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from United States. We have estimated Harold Battiste's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
Harold Raymond Battiste Jr. (October 28, 1931 – June 19, 2015) was an American music composer, arranger, performer, and teacher.
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, he grew up in the Magnolia Projects.
He attended Dillard University, earning a B.S. in music in 1953 and becoming a proficient saxophonist, pianist, and arranger.
He formed his first group, with Alvin Batiste (clarinet) and Edward Blackwell (drums) while at university.
His first success as a studio arranger was with Sam Cooke’s "You Send Me" in 1957.
In 1961, he initiated the first African American musician-owned record label in the American South, All For One, better known as AFO Records.
Within a few months, they produced a million-selling hit single, Barbara George’s "I Know (You Don't Love Me No More)" (AFO#302).
The label also released the first album by Ellis Marsalis, The Monkey Puzzle.
Battiste's other professional contributions as a producer and arranger for studio, film, stage and television include Joe Jones' "You Talk Too Much", Lee Dorsey's "Ya Ya", and Sonny and Cher's "I Got You Babe".
Battiste introduced audiences to New Orleans artist Mac Rebennack as Dr. John, and produced his earliest albums.
Battiste spent 30 years in Los Angeles, including 15 years with Sonny and Cher, earning six gold records, and acting as musical director on their TV series.
He also played piano for Tom Waits's songs "Whistlin' Past The Graveyard" and "A Sweet Little Bullet from a Pretty Blue Gun" on Blue Valentine (1978), and baritone saxophone on Gram Parson's 1973 album, GP.
Battiste was also a lecturer at several colleges, and in 1989, he joined Ellis Marsalis Jr. on the Jazz Studies faculty of the University of New Orleans.
He established the AFO Foundation, a non-profit service and educational organization, dedicated to recognizing, perpetuating and documenting the heritage of New Orleans music, and the people who make the music.
Battiste remained active in the community, and served as a board member of the Congo Square Cultural Collective, the Louisiana State Music Commission, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Louisiana Jazz Federation, the African Cultural Endowment and numerous other cultural organizations.
He received the Beau Arts Award, the Mayor's Arts Award, the Governor's Arts Lifetime Achievement Award and many others.
In 1998, the City of New Orleans proclaimed his birthday as Harold Battiste Day.
In 2010 the Historic New Orleans Collection published his autobiography Unfinished Blues.
Battiste died on June 19, 2015, aged 83, after a period of declining health.
