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Luther Kent (born June 23, 1948)[1] is an American blues singer based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Kent is known for a big soulful voice and his big horn-based group Luther Kent & Trick Bag that mixed swinging blues with New Orleans R&B. Kent now hosts a show that comes on Saturdays on WBRH called Luther’s House Party.

Luther Kent
Luther Kent at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Background information
Birth nameKent Rowell
Also known asBig Luther, Duke Royal
Born (1948-06-23) June 23, 1948 (age 74)
OriginNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
GenresBlues, Rhythm and Blues, Gospel
Occupation(s)Singer
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1962 - present
LabelsRenegade, Louisiana Red Hot, Vetter Communications
WebsiteLutherKent.com

Biography


In 1948, Luther Kent was born Kent Rowell in New Orleans, Louisiana.[2] As a vocalist, he was influenced by artists such as Bobby Bland, Etta James, and Ray Charles.[3]

Kent began to sing professionally when he was 14, and his first record was released by Montel Records.[4] In 1970, he became the lead singer for a group named Cold Grits. The group was subsequently signed to Ode Records, but their record was never released.[4] Kent joined Blood Sweat & Tears in 1974 and toured with them until the end of that same year. However, he never recorded with the group as he was still bound by contract with Ode Records at the time.[4]

In 1977, Kent released his first solo album, World Class, on RCS Records, produced by Cy Frost at Abbey Road Studios in St. John's Wood, London, and Applewood Studios in Colorado. In 1978, Kent and ex-Wayne Cochran musical director, Charlie Brent, formed Luther Kent & Trick Bag.[4] The band was active during the 1980s and 1990s, and released 3 CDs under the name.

Kent released a gospel album in 1996 teaming up with John Lee & the Heralds of Christ. The album also featured Allen Toussaint and Pete Fountain. Kent toured Italy in 2006 with Italian blues guitarist Robi Zonca and his band. The show was recorded and released as album Magic Box that year.[5]

Apart from his solo work, Kent also sings as a guest with the traditional jazz group, The Dukes of Dixieland on selected dates. Kent is also on some of their recordings.


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References


  1. ""Classic Songs": A Romantic Jewel Pulled Out of Luther Kent's Trick Bag (Club Louisianne)". Archived from the original on 4 July 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  2. Luther Kent biography on Allmusic
  3. "CD Baby Music Store". Store.cdbaby.com. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  4. "Luther Kent biography on official website". Archived from the original on 5 December 2008. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
  5. "CD Baby Music Store". Store.cdbaby.com. Archived from the original on 18 August 2007. Retrieved 12 November 2020.



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Luther Kent, cuyo nombre verdadero es Kent Rowell, es un cantante estadounidense de blues, nacido el 23 de junio de 1948 en Nueva Orleans, Luisiana.[1] Es conocido como líder de su propio grupo, Luther Kent & Trick Bag, que mezcla swing-blues con el típico r&b de Nueva Orleans.[2]



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