Nicholson, James David J. D.
(1917–1991)> PIANIST
Nicholson, James David J. D. 12 April 1917; Monroe, LA – 27 July 1991; Los Angeles, CA A pianist from Louisiana heavily influenced by Walter Davis , J. D. Nicholson made his way to the West Coast where he has recorded since the late 1950s behind numerous artists (Jimmy McCracklin, Ray Agee, George Smith, Pee Wee Crayton, Big Mama Thornton, Rod Piazza). He recorded only a handful of sides under his own name where one can appreciate his nasal voice and laid-back delivery. Gérard Herzhaft…