Music
Allen Toussaint
Based in New Orleans, Allen Toussaint composed, produced, arranged, and played piano on scores of classic R&B hits from the late 1950s through the 1970s, in addition to recording several solo albums.
Based in New Orleans, Allen Toussaint composed, produced, arranged, and played piano on scores of classic R&B hits from the late 1950s through the 1970s, in addition to recording several solo albums.
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