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Jim Booker

Born:
1872

  • Genre: Blues
  • Active: '20s
  • Instrument: Fiddle

Biography

1920s blues fiddler Jim Booker recorded with Taylor's Kentucky Boys and his own group, Booker Orchestra. He was born in Jessamine County in Kentucky and learned to play fiddle from his father, a former slave. In 1927, Jim Booker made two trips to Gennett's Indiana studios to record mountain songs with Taylor's Kentucky Boys, including "Gray Eagle." He also recorded "Salty Dog" and "Camp Nelson Blues." During that trip with his string band Booker Orchestra, which included his younger brothers, Joe and John Booker on guitars, and neighbor Robert Steele on kazoo. ~ Joslyn Layne, All Music Guide
 
 
Wikipedia: booker (music)

Booker is the term applied in the music industry to someone who books a concert at a venue or several venues, hence the name. A booker either works in-house with a venue or under the management of a performing group. Bookers are chosen for their knowledge of venues and network of contacts. They will often solidify the dates, venues and arrangements for a tour.

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