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Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint was an American singer, composer, jazz musician, record producer, pianist and songwriter (1938–2015). He was born at New Orleans and died at Madrid.

Also recorded as Allen "Al" Toussaint; Al Toussaint; Allen Richard Toussaint.

Overview

Also worked under the name Naomi Neville and Al Tousan.

Born at New Orleans in 1938, died at Madrid in 2015.

In detail

the recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is music and jazz. Subjects and genres recorded for the work are rhythm and blues and jazz.

Places of work recorded in the authority are New Orleans. Membership is recorded of American Federation of Musicians. Local 496 (New Orleans, La.).

Distinctions recorded are Grammy Trustees Award, National Medal of Arts, Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Producer/Engineer and Blues Music Award.

Chronology

  1. 1938Allen Toussaint born at New Orleans.
  2. 2015Allen Toussaint died at Madrid.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Allen Toussaint”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q963044: Allen Toussaint

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