Allen Toussaint
1938 – 2015

Allen Toussaint

American musician, songwriter and record producer (1938–2015)

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Born
1938-01-14, New Orleans
Died
2015-11-09
Birthplace state
Louisiana

Biography

Allen Richard Toussaint 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." Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle.

Occupation

Allen Toussaint is recorded as a jazz musician, a music arranger, a songwriter, a musician, a pianist, a record producer, a singer and a composer, born in Louisiana (1938–2015).

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Frequently asked about Allen Toussaint

Who was Allen Toussaint?
Allen Toussaint was American musician, songwriter and record producer (1938–2015), born in Louisiana (1938 – 2015).
When and where was Allen Toussaint born?
Allen Toussaint was born on 1938-01-14 in New Orleans.
When did Allen Toussaint die?
Allen died on 2015-11-09.
What was Allen Toussaint known for?
Allen Toussaint is recorded as a jazz musician, a music arranger, a songwriter, a musician, a pianist, a record producer, a singer and a composer.
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