Lionel Batiste
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| Lionel Batiste | |
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 "Uncle" Lionel Batiste (in derby hat) with "Papa" Don Vappie (with banjo)
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Lionel Batiste |
| Also known as | "Uncle" Lionel Batiste |
| Born | 1 February 1931 |
| Origin |  New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genre(s) | Jazz Blues music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals Bass drum |
| Associated acts | Treme Brass Band |
"Uncle" Lionel Batiste is a jazz and blues musician and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. Born 1 February 1931, he began in music career at the age of 11 playing bass drum with the Square Deal Social & Pleasure Club. He is currently the bass drummer, vocalist and assistant leader of the Treme Brass Band; he is known for his kazoo playing as well. He also sings, and has recorded a cd as a vocalist.
Besides inspiring younger musicians with his playing, he serves as a role model to many of them: trumpeter Kermit Ruffins calls Batiste his "total influence," saying that Batiste "taught [him] how to act, how to dress, how to feel about life." [1] Internationally, Batiste has served as leader of the daily Moldejazz parade since 2000.
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