Background
Hooper, Les Joseph was born on February 27, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Lester J. and Doris Rose (Peyronnin) Hooper.
Hooper, Les Joseph was born on February 27, 1940 in Jackson, Mississippi, United States. Son of Lester J. and Doris Rose (Peyronnin) Hooper.
Student, Louisiana State University, 1963.
Composer, producer Com/Track Inc., Chicago, 1967-1971. Composer, president Opus III Inc., 1971-1978. Freelance composer, producer Los Angeles, since 1978.
Music director Jazzhounds Records, 1982-1985. Teacher Idylwild (California) Jazz Camps, 1983-1987. Pianist Grove Encyclopedia Jazz, Washington, since 1984.
Composer Creative World Public, Los Angeles, 1972-1980, Barnhouse Public, Oskaloosa, Iowa, since 1981, Jenson Publications, New Berlin, Wisconsin, since 1983.
Member National Association Recording Arts and Sciences, National Association Jazz Educators, National Association Jazz, Composers Guild.
Married Sherry Jean Otto, March 15, 1944. Children: Dave, Michelle, Tom.