00:10 Allison Miner tells audience about films being shown, upcoming guests and mentions David Battiste, father, pianist and band leader. Turns it over to Rick Coleman. 02:50 Coleman mentions the musical families of New Orleans, the Neville’s, the Marsalis’s and the Battiste family. Harold Battiste was producer for Sonny and Cher, Dr. John, etc; Milton leads the Olympia Jazz Band, Alvin, Russell, and others. 04:30 David Battiste introduces Jean, the father, John, Paul, Andrew, David on piano, 7 year old Travis on drums, his 8 year old son, Jamal, on drums. Asks his father (78 y/o) whose family spoke only Cajun, to say a few words. He speaks in French. 10:24 Demonstration “Big Chief” 14:05 Talks about the family history: Jean was born in New Iberia, went to school in Lafayette, spoke French, tells some stories about early days. David was introduced to music from his dad’s piano playing. (Russell arrives). Became a rhythm section. 20:45 Plays a 1965 clip from the Apollo theater where they played as teenagers. 23:05 Demonstration: Tribute to Louis Armstrong, “When the Saints” and a clip highlighting funky rhythm. 27:57 Coleman asks Paul, teacher in several elementary schools, about his influence on young children. He also writes most of the songs the family performs. Coleman plays a clip “Space Station,” electronic music. Asks Russell about the young kids on drums, he started drumming at about age 3, appreciates his gift. The Meters’ drummer Zigaboo, influenced him. He now plays with the Meters and many other bands. 34:10 Demonstration - Russell plays a drum solo that leads into Pocky Way 39:45 Coleman asks Harold about family geneolgy and the different ways of spelling their name. It is a common LA name in almost all the parishes and a common African American name. Music seems to be prevalent as well. Plugs their upcoming gig on Stage one. 44:10 Ends with a song called New Orleans Music
