Al Kooper

Born: Feb 5, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY

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Genre: Pop/Rock, Blues, Country, Folk, R&B

Biography: Al Kooper, by rights, should be regarded as one of the giants of '60s rock, not far behind the likes of Bob Dylan and Paul Simon in importance. In addition to co-writing one classic mid-'60s pop-rock song, "This Diamond Ring" (though it was written as an R&B number), he was a very audible sessionman ...Read full biography

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White Chocolate

Released: 2008

Label: Minor Music

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Coming just three years after Black Coffee, his first solo studio album of new material in three decades, White Chocolate (what's next, "Green Tea"?) is quite possibly the most satisfying solo release ...Read full review

New York City (You're a Woman)

Released: 1971

Label: Sony Music Distribution

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This is the fourth solo album from rock and roll wunderkind Al Kooper. He congregates two very distinct bands -- one in London and the other in Los Angeles -- to accompany some of his most emotive compositions ...Read full review

More Al Kooper albums: Main Albums (16), Compilations (9), DVD/Video (2)

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