New Orleans
The Booker T. Glass Brass Band is the New Orleans branch of Parold Entertainment Inc., “Twilight Brass Band” of San Francisco, CA.
THE BOOKER T. GLASS FOUNDATION
His Life.
His Music.
His Legacy.
As a bass drummer-percussionist and entertainer, "Homeboy" was born and raised in the Historical Tremé, 6th Ward, New Orleans, and has a legacy deeply tied to keeping the New Orleans tradition alive.
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THE STORY
Booker T. Glass was a pioneer of New Orleans' Traditional Brass Band music.
Booker T. Glass was a legendary New Orleans bandleader and bass drummer whose life was deeply connected to the city's traditional brass band culture.
As a pioneer of New Orleans' Traditional Brass Band music, Glass was an innovator who consolidated extraordinary talent that comprised the best New Orleans Musicians of that time.
Booker T. Glass organized the first Black Musicians Union for Preservation Hall. As an incredibly powerful bass drummer and bandleader, he performed with New Orleanians such as Louis Armstrong and Mahalia Jackson.
BOOKER T. GLASS • NEW ORLEANS
The Story
Behind
The Legacy
As a bass drummer-percussionist and entertainer, "Homeboy" was born and raised in the Historical Tremé, 6th Ward, New Orleans, and has a legacy deeply tied to keeping the New Orleans tradition alive.
Booker T. Glass was an innovator who consolidated extraordinary talent that comprised the best New Orleans Musicians of that time. so that future generations will have an opportunity to learn, participate in programs, workshops, and stories to keep the tradition alive.
The Booker T. Glass Brass Band is the New Orleans branch of Parold Entertainment Inc., “Twilight Brass Band” of San Francisco, CA.
THE JOURNEY
Life in
Chapters
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The Music
Harold has been a performer in traditional New Orleans 2nd line since age two.
The Tradition
Harold has been a performer in traditional New Orleans 2nd line since age two.
The Legacy
so that future generations will have an opportunity to learn, participate in programs, workshops, and stories to keep the tradition alive.