Harold Battiste, the New Orleans-born composer, producer, arranger and musician who put his distinct stamp on the city's music for several decades, died Friday after a lengthy illness, his son Harlis has confirmed. He was 83.
Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times: Entertainment
Sat, 06/20/2015 - 2:05pm
Harold Battiste, the New Orleans-born composer, producer, arranger and musician who put his distinct stamp on the city's music for several decades, died Friday after a lengthy illness, his son Harlis has confirmed. He was 83.