Henry Roeland Byrd a.k.a. Professor Longhair
Iconic and, in Hughesy's musical universe, Essential.
File under: New Orleans Masters
Discography:
1951 Gone So Long (Federal) K. C. Blues / Curley Haired Baby (Federal)
Roy ("Bald Head") Byrd* And His New Orleans Rhythm Hey Little Girl / Willie Mae (Atlantic)
In the music library:
On The Cosimo Matassa Story: