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Eskew Reeder, Jr. (November 20, 1935 or 1938 – October 23, 1986), usually known by the stage name Esquerita (/ ˈ ɛ s k ə r i t ə /), and occasionally as S.Q. Reeder or The Magnificent Malochi, was an American R&B singer, songwriter and pianist, known for his frenetic performances.
Turns out, Little Richard got some of his trademark tricks from another flaming wonder known as Esquerita. Without Esquerita, there might have been no Little Richard, hence no Prince and no Elton John—and no rock ‘n roll as we know it.
La Esquerita aka Eskew Reeder (as in S.Q. Reeder) aka the Magnificent Malochi was an American R&B singer songwriter and pianist, who has been an influence on Little Richard according to some sources. Born: November 20, 1935 Greenville, South Carolina (USA)
More piano flamin' tunes of rocknroll! Some covers as well! Explore the tracklist, credits, statistics, and more for Esquerita! by Esquerita. Compare versions and buy on Discogs.
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LP, Album, Stereo. View credits, reviews, tracks and shop for the 1959 Vinyl release of "Esquerita!" on Discogs.
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May 17, 2016 · Esquerita ca. 1935–October 23, 1986 A self-taught pianist, Esquerita performed initially in a local Baptist church, but by his late teens he had become the house rock and roll act at Greenville’s Owl Club, performing as “Professor Eskew Reeder.”
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Feb 25, 2021 · TOP FIVE ESQUERITA TRACKS: 1. “Rockin’ The Joint,” (1958) A rollicking pile driver of a tune with honking sax, some out-of-this-world high-note piano work and a huskier tone than Reeder would use on his later work. 2. “Hey Miss Lucy,” (1959)
