Billie Pierce, the “Queen of the Boogie Piano,” brought joy, swing, and soul to New Orleans stages for more than 50 years. Her lively style helped bridge jazz and rhythm & blues — and kept New Orleans dancing through generations. 📷: Black and white photo of Billie Pierce, piano- born June 8, 1907 and Dede Pierce, coronet- born February 18, 1904 #BilliePierce #WomenInJazz #BlackHistoryMonth #NewOrleansMusic