Wardell Quezergue, Sr. | |
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 Quezergue (left) greeting Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown, New Orleans, 1997 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wardell Joseph Quezergue |
| Born | March 12, 1930 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | September 6, 2011 (aged 81) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | Jazz, rhythm and blues, blues, big band, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Composer, producer, arranger, conductor, bandleader |
| Years active | 1940s–2011 |
| Labels | Nola, Malaco, and others |
Wardell Joseph Quezergue (/kəˈzɛər/ kə-ZAIR;[1][2] March 12, 1930 – September 6, 2011) was an American composer, arranger, record producer and bandleader, known among New Orleans musicians as the "Creole Beethoven". Steeped in jazz, he was an influential musician whose work shaped the sound of New Orleans rhythm and blues, funk and pop music. His role as an arranger and producer kept him out of the spotlight and enabled him to enhance the careers of many. He was a staple of the New Orleans music scene and the recipient of an honorary doctorate in music.[2][3][4]
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