Honorees Glen David Andrews, Harold Battiste, Sugarboy Crawford, Wardell Quezergue, Kidd Jordan, Amanda Shaw and Larry McKinley (daughter), plus LMHOF members Al "Carnival Time" Johnson and Lenny Capello and LMHOF Executive Director Mike Shepherd at Montrel's Bistro at the French Market, 11-7-2010

The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame (LMHOF) has teamed up with BREAKTHRU Media Magazine of New Orleans and Montrel's Bistro to present an Induction Honors reception this Sunday, November 7, 2010.

The event will feature the induction of five New Orleans, USA and world music figures Harold Battiste, Wardell Quezergue, Larry McKinley, Kidd Jordan and James "Sugarboy" Crawford. Additionally the LMHOF will premiere their  "Future Famers" honors of "Stars for the 21st Century," as they honor Glen David Andrews and Amanda Shaw.

Kidd Jordan, an internationally honored 75 year old Jazz saxophonist/reed artist and educator specializing in improvisation, has performed with Jazz, Rock and R & B artists including Ellis Marsalis, Ray Charles, Stevie wonder, Aretha Franklin, Larry Williams, Johnny Adams and R E M to name only a few.

Wardell Quezergue , the 80 year old "Creole Beethoven" is a renowned arranger, producer and bandleader, has worked with Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson and Mac Rebennack,  founded NOLA Records (Robert Parker, Eddie Bo, Willie Tee), arranged  at Malaco Records (King Floyd, Jean Knight), arranged Deacon John's "Goin' Back to New Orleans" and created the "Creole Mass."

Harold Battiste, the 79 year old musician, arranger educator has arranged hits from Sam Cooke's "You Send Me" to Sonny & Cher's "The Beat Goes On," co-founded AFO Records (Barbara George's "I Know")and established the AFO Foundation, a service and educational organization

Larry McKinley, is an 82 year old announcer, disk jockey, founder of Minit/Instant Records (Ernie K-Doe, Benny Spellman, Irma Thomas, Jessie Hill), "the voice of the Jazz Fest announcements,"  manager of Ernie K-Doe and Jazz Fest Board of Directors.

James "Sugarboy" Crawford , a 76 year old vocalist and songwriter famous in New Orleans for "Morning Star" and "Jock-A-Mo" (CHESS Records) and in Baton Rouge for "Danny Boy" (Montel), Sugar Boy is respected as one of "THE" singers of the 50's and early 60's.

Glen David Andrews , a spectacular 30 year old sometimes outspoken trombonist and vocalist (from the brass band Andrews clan) has set New Orleans on fire with his talent and energy as he carries on the brass band traditions with new flair and enthusiasm.

Amanda Shaw, a 20 year old classically trained violinist has achieved success from the Baton Rouge Symphony to Jazz Fest with her mix of trained and Cajun flavored fiddling  and vocals.

The Louisiana Music Hall Of Fame (La Musique de Louisianne Inc.) is an IRS registered and certified 501c3, declared the "Official honors and recognition organization and information resource for and about Louisiana's music, musicians and musical heritage by the Louisiana Legislature. More can be found on the LMHOF at www.LMHOF.