Alvin Batiste, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Alvin Batiste

American clarinetist

Date of Birth: 07-Nov-1932

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Date of Death: 06-May-2007

Profession: university teacher, saxophonist, jazz musician

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio

Alvin Batiste (November 7, 1932 – May 6, 2007) was an Avant-garde jazz clarinetist born in New Orleans, Louisiana.
He taught at his own jazz institute at Southern University in Baton Rouge.His final album was a tribute produced by Branford Marsalis and also features Russell Malone and Herlin Riley.Several well-known musicians studied under Batiste while at Southern University.
They include Branford Marsalis, Randy Jackson (American Idol), his brother Herman, Donald Harrison, Henry Butler, Charlie Singleton (Cameo), Ronald Myers and Woodie Douglas (Spirit).