David Lastie
David Lastie | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | David Lastie November 11, 1934 New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Died | December 5, 1987 (aged 53) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Genres | Rhythm and blues, Jazz |
| Occupations | Saxophonist, bandleader, composer |
| Years active | c.1952 – 1987 |
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David Lastie, Sr. (November 11, 1934- December 5, 1987) was an American jazz and rhythm & blues saxophonist, bandleader, and composer from the musical Lastie family who played and recorded for more than thirty years.
During his career Lastie was featured on many R&B recordings for artists such as Guitar Slim, Sugarboy Crawford, Eddie Bo, Jessie Hill, James Booker, Dr. John, Earl King, Snooks Eaglin, and Huey "Piano" Smith.