BIG AL CARSON
Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer from New Orleans. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands.
Carson on sousaphone with Dr. Michael White's Liberty Jazz Band, 1990
He played tuba in addition to singing. Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin, Lars Edegran,and Dr. Michael White.
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In 1994, he traveled to Europe on a New Orleans music tour, where he performed for the Dutch royal family. The tour included Aaron Neville and Ernie K-Doe. He died on April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 after a heart attack.
Info in FOX8LIVE :
Jazz and blues singer Alton “Big Al” Carson dies at age 66 www.fox8live.com
April 26, 2020 at 9:28 PM CDT - Updated April 26 at 9:28 PM
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WVUE) - Alton “Big Al” Carson, a fixture at a Bourbon Street bar and live music venue died at the age of 66.
Bourbon Street bars, Funky Pirate and Tropical Isle, posted the news on Facebook on the evening of Sunday, April 26, calling today a “sad day.”
He died on Sunday, April 26, according to Tropical Isle’s Facebook post.
Carson spent 25 years playing for the Funky Pirate.
The owners called him a kind soul with an infectious smile and, of course, a talented musician.
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