Wardell Quezergue
American music producer
Died when: 81 years 178 days (977 months)Star Sign: Pisces
Wardell Joseph Quezergue (/k?'z??r/ k?-ZAIR;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.
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