Henry Roeland Byrd was born in Bogalusa, Louisiana on December 19, 1918. On the 100th anniversary of his birth, the iconic pianist, vocalist and composer, affectionately called Fess, will be celebrated around the globe. Nowhere else will his birthday be more feted than in his adoptive hometown of New Orleans. Tipitina’s, the Uptown club, which was established as a venue in order for him to have a home base and a place wher...