This critically acclaimed documentary explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as “the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced.” A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a life of struggle, prejudice, and isolation. A wild genius with a style that combined elements of rhythm-and-blues, jazz, ragtime and classical music, Booker gained the nicknames "Piano Prince of New Orleans", "Black Liberace" and "Bayou Maharajah". Illustrated with never-before-seen concert footage, rare personal photos and exclusive interviews, the film paints a portrait of this overlooked genius.
Up Next in Bayou Maharajah - Deluxe Edition
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Bayou Maharajah - Trailer
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Eight piano players reveal Booker's s...
Featuring Harry Connick Jr., Ronald Markham, Josh Paxton, Allen Toussaint, George Winston, Dr. John, Tom McDermott and Hugh Laurie
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Booker in high school and at J&M Reco...
Booker in high school and at J&M Recording Studio
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