Durst, Albert Lavada, 1913-1995

A blues tradition that developed in the early 20th century, Texas barrelhouse blues is characterized by its loud, upbeat, fast-tempo rhythm arising from piano musicians performing in crowded, noisy barrelhouses, bars, or saloons. Also referred to as boogie-woogie or fast Texas blues, notable barrelhouse blues musicians include Alex Moore (1899-1989), Lavada Durst (1913-1995), and Roosevelt T. Grey Ghost Williams (1903-1996).

Source:

Austin Music Memorial 2008 Inductees. City of Austin. Accessed April 25, 2011. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/music/memorial08.htm .

From the guide to the Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987, (Dolph Briscoe Center for American History, The University of Texas at Austin)

A blues tradition that developed in the early 20th century, Texas barrelhouse blues is characterized by its loud, upbeat, fast-tempo rhythm arising from piano musicians performing in crowded, noisy barrelhouses, bars, or saloons.

Also referred to as boogie-woogie or fast Texas blues, notable barrelhouse blues musicians include Alex Moore (1899-1989), Lavada Durst (1913-1995), and Roosevelt T. Grey Ghost Williams (1903-1996).

From the description of Texas Barrel House Piano Program, 1987 (University of Texas Libraries). WorldCat record id: 774034416