Harold Battiste

American jazz and rhythm n' blues saxophonist, composer, arranger, educator, and label owner. He played with Dr. John, [a295202], [a739493], Ellis Marsalis among others. Founded the label [l532719], was as the New Orleans branch manager of Specialty records, and held an A&R post at Ron (2)-Ric Records. Born October 28, 1931 in New Orleans, Louisiana, died June 19, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.