Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Allen Toussaint, R. I. P.
Influential songwriter, producer Allen Toussaint has died: Allen Toussaint, the legendary songwriter, producer, arranger and performer hailed by the Grammys, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and musicians and fans worldwide as one of the most influential figures in New Orleans music, died Monday while on tour in Europe, his family confirmed. He was 77.
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Wow, that's a shock. Not only did we see him perform at Jazzfest (4 times) and at Madison Square Garden (September 2005, at the "From The Big Apple to The Big Easy" Katrina benefit), but we saw him do a free concert at the Prospect Park Bandshell five years ago opening the summer Celebrate Brooklyn concerts.
RIP
Jeff
Somebody play "Lipstick Traces".....
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