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New Orleans's Own Ed Perkins Sings Original Jazz Classics

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New Orleans's Own Ed Perkins Sings Original Jazz Classics --- undefined

Edward Perkins, Jr. was born in New Orleans, La. Edward started his musical training with the late Peter Davis during the early 60's. In 1967 he joined Porgy Jones group where he was featured vocalist. During this time he was introduced to the very talented composer, arranger, painist - Ed Frank, who is the featured pianist on this album. He is truly one of New Orleans best. After 4 years of successful gigging in New Orleans, Edward relocated to Baton Rouge, Louisiana to attend Souther University, where he studied with the great Alvin Baptiste and the Southern University Jazz Institute. During this time he toured the United States and Africa along with fellow students, Henry Butler, Julius Farmer, Roy Johnson and Herman Jackson. Sit back and relax. Listen to the wonderful vocal styling of New Orlean's own Ed Perkins. Thanks to Almighty God, my mother Wilhelmina Perkins, my wife Emily, daughters Brandy and Candice, Big Lou, Roy and Doc, Smokey Johnson, Ed Frank, Clyde Kerr, Jr., Irvin Charles, and Fred Kemp. Special Thanks to Pie Productions and E. Banks. Album produced by Ed Perkins. Recorded live at Composurs Recording Studio, New Orleans, La. Album photo, James Terry, III; layout design by Joan Hamilton; master mix at Disc Mastering Inc., Nashville, Tenn., engineer Randy Kling; mix at Southern University Recording Lab Baton Rouge; engineer Roy Johnson. Perk-A-Lator Records For information and bookings call (504)291-8547 4830 Park Oaks Baton Rouge, LA. 70816