Big Al Carson

Alton "Big Al" Carson (October 2, 1953 – April 26, 2020) was an American blues and jazz singer. He performed with his band, the Blues Masters, in New Orleans, and with other bands. He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. He played tuba The Last of the Line - The Eagle Brass Band, Jazzology.comThe Spirit Of New Orleans Brass Band, Jazzology.com in addition to singing.  Carson performed and recorded with multiple jazz and brass bands in New Orleans, including under the leadership of Doc Paulin, “Dr. Michael White: The Doc Paulin Years” by Michael G. White, Jazz.tulane.edu Lars Edegran, Preservation Hall's St. Peter Street All-stars, led by guitarist, pianist and banjoist Lars Edegran Nola.comLars Edegran New Orleans Jazz, Jazzology.comCRESCENT CITY CHRISTMAS: LARS EDEGRAN & HIS SANTA CLAUS REVELERS, Jazzology.com and Dr. Michael White.

Carson died on April 26, 2020 at the age of 66 after a heart attack in New Orleans.

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Category:American blues singers
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