What happened to Mahalia Jackson piano player Mildred Falls?
What happened to Mahalia Jackson piano player Mildred Falls?
Mahalia and Mildred remained friends and they really didn’t split. Mildred Falls was a sickly woman also and Mahalia didn’t think it was wise for 2 sick ladies to be on the road, so Mildred eventually stopped being her main pianist, but would still play for Mahalia locally.
Who was Mildred Falls?
American gospel and rhythm & blues pianist. Mildred worked with Mahalia Jackson. Born in Magnolia, Mississippi.
How did Mahalia Jackson piano player died?
Mahalia Jackson died in January 1972 at 60 years old. She died from complications after a surgery to remove a bowel obstruction. The NY Times officially reported it as a heart seizure. Mahalia Jackson had several pianists on her team, but Mildred Falls was the lead pianist for over 20 years.
Who is Mildred in Mahalia Jackson movie?
On screen, Jackson is portrayed by Danielle Brooks, and one of her most important collaborators and confidantes, pianist Mildred Falls, is played by Joaquina Kalukango, who T&C readers know from her Tony Award-nominated role in Slave Play as well as her turn as Betty Shabazz in the recent movie One Night in Miami.
