New Orleans R&B / Soul
Allen Toussaint
Allen Toussaint was the elegantly suited mastermind behind the New Orleans R&B and soul sound. As songwriter, pianist, and producer, he wrote and arranged classics for Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, and Ernie K-Doe. His piano...
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Allen Toussaint was the elegantly suited mastermind behind the New Orleans R&B and soul sound. As songwriter, pianist, and producer, he wrote and arranged classics for Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, and Ernie K-Doe. His piano style is the structural foundation of modern Louisiana roots music.
Show Appearances
Show 12: The Hoodoo Tradition in BluesShow 13: The Blues Piano TraditionShow 81: USA Blues, Pt. 6: Louisiana Pioneers
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| From | To | Relationship | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professor Longhair | Allen Toussaint | Piano style | unsourced |