Emile Hall is the Saxophonist and Band Leader for 2006 Grammy Award Winner Irma Thomas (The Soul Queen of New Orleans). Emile joined Irma Thomas in 1989 and has performed extensively locally, nationally & internationally. He is a 1971 graduate of Joseph S.Clark High School and a 1975 graduate of Dillard University with a B.A in Education and a MEd. from McNeese State University. Emile is retired as the Dean of Students at Eleanor McMain Secondary School in New Orleans. He is a songwriter, producer and recording artist with other artist & groups both locally and nationally.