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Allen Richard Toussaint ( / ˈtuːsɑːnt /; January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures." [1]
There are works by Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, Paul Simon, and others. The Los Angeles Times says it’s “a rich pianistic tour de force of American music.” The Times of London calls it “gorgeous,” exclaiming: “Swan songs don’t get any better.”
Nov 10, 2015 · Allen Toussaint, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame songwriter, producer, pianist, performer and New Orleans legend, passed away Monday night while on tour in Spain. He was 77.
Nov 10, 2015 · Allen Toussaint, the versatile producer, songwriter, pianist and singer who was a fixture of New Orleans R&B, died after appearing in concert in Madrid on Monday night. He was 77.
Allen Toussaint and Dr. John perform a duet. The 14th Dalai Lama got out of his seat and came over to watch and listen closely in obvious delight. This is the discography for American R&B-jazz musician Allen Toussaint.
Nov 10, 2015 · For 60 years he ruled New Orleans as a player, songwriter, producer, arranger and recording artist. Toussaint’s impact stretched beyond his hometown to the rest of the country and even across ...
Nov 10, 2015 · Toussaint didn't just grow up in New Orleans : He helped define its distinctive R&B sound in the 1960s and '70s. Thompkins says that over time, that sound began to morph, as Toussaint became a...
