If you’re not hip to Esquerita, I have to insist that you get hip real quick.
Released in 1959 on Capitol, Esquerita! is a great place to start. From the first note to the last, it’s a true party record.
A contemporary and influencer of Little Richard, Esquerita (Eskew Reeder) was a self-taught piano player and a wild performer. Imagine living in a time where Little Richard and Esquerita were both playing live shows. A dream come true for rock n roll lovers like you and me.
I love that guy. My fav is “Maybe Baby”. Some say that Little Richard learned from Esquerita and some say it was the other way around. Doesn’t matter….both were great.