Wardell Quezergue, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Wardell Quezergue

American music producer

Date of Birth: 12-Mar-1930

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 06-Sep-2011

Profession: composer, record producer, songwriter, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Wardell Joseph Quezergue (; March 12, 1930 – September 6, 2011) was an American composer, arranger, record producer and bandleader, known among New Orleans musicians as the "Creole Beethoven".
Steeped in jazz, he was an influential musician whose work shaped the sound of New Orleans rhythm and blues, funk and pop music.
His role as an arranger and producer kept him out of the spotlight and enabled him to enhance the careers of many.
He was a staple of the New Orleans music scene and the recipient of an honorary doctorate in music.