Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer from New Orleans. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands.[1][2]
In addition to singing, he played tuba (or more specifically Sousaphone), including with such New Orleans brass bands as the Eagle Brass Band,[3] the Spirit of New Orleans Brass Band [4] and the Young Tuxedo Brass Band.[5] Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin,[6] Lars Edegran,[7][8][9] and Dr. Michael White.
In 1994, he traveled to Europe on a New Orleans music tour, where he performed for the Dutch royal family. The tour included Aaron Neville and Ernie K-Doe.[10]
He died on April 26, 2020, at the age of 66 after a heart attack.[11]
References
External links
- Official website at Internet Archive
- Big Al Carson discography at Discogs
