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Pianists · 1938–2015

Allen Toussaint

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

Born: 14 January 1938
New Orleans
Died: 9 November 2015
Madrid
Country: United States
Record labels: RCA Records, Bell Records
Discography: 22 albums

Biography

Allen Toussaint was a jazz musician who played piano and voice. Allen Toussaint was born on 14 January 1938 in New Orleans and died on 9 November 2015 in Madrid. The music is usually filed under jazz and rhythm and blues. Record labels: RCA Records and Bell Records. The discography here lists 22 albums, from “The Wild Sound of New Orleans” (1958) to “Songbook” (2026). Honours include Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1998), Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer (2006) and Grammy Trustees Award (2009).

Allen Richard Toussaint (; 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." 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.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

The Wild Sound of New Orleans 1958

Toussaint 1970

Life, Love and Faith 1972

Southern Nights 1975

Motion 1978

Mr. Mardi Gras (I Love A Carnival Ball) 1987

Connected 1996

A New Orleans Christmas 1997

Live at the 2005 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2005 · Live

Hot as a Pistol, Keen as a Blade 2006 · Live

The River in Reverse 2006

Live at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2007 · Live

Live at the 2009 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2009 · Live

The Bright Mississippi 2009

Songbook 2013 · Live

American Tunes 2016

Live in Philadelphia 1975 2016 · Live

Songbook 2026 · Craft Recordings

1989-09-13: New Orleans Artists Against Hunger & Homelessness, Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, LA, USA · Live

2008-10-25: Festival New Orleans, Louisiana Pavillion, O2, London, England, UK · Live

2010-09-20: Marina Civic Center, Panama City, FL, USA · Live

Sings With Billy Fayard And The Stokes

Also plays on

Albums where Allen Toussaint is credited as a sideman

2010

Clapton — Eric Clapton

piano

Awards

1998 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
2006 Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer
2009 Grammy Trustees Award
2012 National Medal of Arts
2016 Blues Music Award

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Allen Toussaint play?

Allen Toussaint is known for playing piano and voice.

When and where was Allen Toussaint born?

Allen Toussaint was born 14 January 1938 in New Orleans.

What are Allen Toussaint's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Songbook (2026), The Wild Sound of New Orleans (1958), Toussaint (1970), Life, Love and Faith (1972) and Southern Nights (1975).

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