Alvin Batiste

Alvin Batiste Sr. (November 7, 1932 – May 6, 2007) was an American avant-garde jazz clarinetist, who was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. He taught at his own jazz institute at Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

Alvin Batiste is a member of the Batiste Family of New Orleans. The large family tree claims 25 musicians including Harold Battiste (AFO Records), Lionel Batiste… More