Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame: 2010 honorees

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The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame teamed up with Breakthru Media Magazine of New Orleans for the induction of five New Orleans, USA and world music figures; Harold Battiste, Wardell Quezergue, Larry McKinley, Kidd Jordan and James "Sugarboy" Crawford. The reception ceremony was held at Montrel's Bistro in the famed New Orleans French Quarters on Sunday, November 7, 2010. In addition to those legends, the LMHOF also premiered their "Future Famers" honors of "Stars for the 21st Century, " as they honor Glen David Andrews and Amanda Shaw.

Some notes about the Inductees:

Kidd Jordan - internationally honored 75 year old Jazz saxophonist/reed artist and educator specializing in improvisation, has performed with Jazz, Rock and R & B artists including Lena Horne, Ellis Marsalis, Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Larry Williams, Johnny Adams and R E M to name only a few. His work has been documented by CBS News 60 Minutes and he was honored with Offbeat magazine's first Lifetime Achievement Award for Music Education. In 1985 the French Ministry of Culture bestowed knighthood on Mr. Jordan as a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, the French government's highest artistic award for his work as an educator and performer. In 2008 Mr. Jordan was also named a Lifetime Achievement Honoree at the Vision Festival XIII in New York City.

Wardell Quezergue ‐ the 80 year old "Creole Beethoven" is a renowned arranger, producer and bandleader, has worked with Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson and Mac Rebennack, founded NOLA Records (Robert Parker, Eddie Bo, Willie Tee), arranged at Malaco Records (King Floyd, Jean Knight), arranged Deacon John's "Goin' Back to New Orleans" and created the "Creole Mass".

Harold Battiste ‐ the 79 year old musician, arranger educator has arranged hits from Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" to Sonny & Cher's "The Beat Goes On, " co‐founded AFO Records (Barbara George's "I Know")and established the AFO Foundation, a service and educational organization.

Larry McKinley ‐ 82 year old announcer, disk jockey, founder of Minit/Instant Records (Ernie K‐Doe, Benny Spellman, Irma Thomas, Jessie Hill), "the voice of the Jazz Fest announcements, " manager of Ernie K‐Doe and Jazz Fest Board of Directors.

James "Sugarboy" Crawford ‐ 76 year old vocalist and songwriter famous in New Orleans for "Morning Star" and "Jock‐A‐Mo" (CHESS Records) and in Baton Rouge for "Danny Boy" (Montel), Sugar Boy is respected as one of "THE" singers of the 50's and early 60's.

Glen David Andrews ‐ this spectacular 30 year old sometimes outspoken trombonist and vocalist (from the brass band Andrews clan) has set New Orleans on fire with his talent and energy as he carries on the brass band traditions with new flair and enthusiasm.

Amanda Shaw ‐ this 20 year old classically trained violinist has achieved success from the Baton Rouge Symphony to Jazz Fest with her mix of trained and Cajun flavored fiddling and vocals.

The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame (La Musique de Louisianne Inc.) is an IRS registered and certified 501c3, declared the "Official honors and recognition organization and information resource for and about Louisiana's music, musicians and musical heritage by the Louisiana Legislature.

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