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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.”
This is the discography for American R&B-jazz musician Allen Toussaint . Albums. Studio albums. The Wild Sound of New Orleans (1958) Toussaint (1971, aka From A Whisper To A Scream) Life, Love and Faith (1972) Southern Nights (1975) Motion (1978) I Love A Carnival Ball, Mr Mardi Gras Starring Allen Toussaint (1987) Connected (1996)
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.
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 · Allen Toussaint, whose work as a songwriter, producer, and performer helped define the sound of soul and R&B in New Orleans and beyond, died following a performance in Madrid last night (Nov....
Allen Toussaint (born January 14, 1938) is an American musician, songwriter and record producer and one of the most influential figures in New Orleans R&B. Allen Toussaint has crossed many paths in his illustrious 40 years plus career in music.
Nov 11, 2015 · NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Legendary New Orleans musician Allen Toussaint, who racked up hits like “Working in the Coal Mine” and “Lady Marmalade” as a behind-the-scenes songwriter and producer before he gained new fame as a performer, died Tuesday, not long after a performance in Spain. He was 77.
Nov 10, 2015 · Allen Toussaint, New Orleans R&B Legend, Dies At 77. Allen Toussaint on stage at the 1977 New Orleans Jazz Festival. Back in 1986, Allen Toussaint told All Things Considered that he could...
