James Booker

Bayou Maharajah: The Tragic Genius of James Booker (2013)

Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced." A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lily Keber
CAST:  James Booker  •  Dr. John  •  Hugh Laurie  •  Harry Connick Jr.

Bayou Maharajah explores the life and music of New Orleans piano legend James Booker, the man Dr. John described as "the best black, gay, one-eyed junkie piano genius New Orleans has ever produced." A brilliant pianist, his eccentricities and showmanship belied a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lily Keber
CAST:  James Booker  •  Dr. John  •  Hugh Laurie  •  Harry Connick Jr.