Allen Toussaint

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Allen Toussaint (January 14, 1938 – November 10, 2015) was an American New Orleans pianist, songwriter, arranger and record producer, notable for his influence on New Orleans R&B and for songs such as "Southern Nights."

Born in New Orleans; influential New Orleans R&B pianist, songwriter, arranger and producer; active from the 1950s until his death in 2015; wrote songs that were recorded by numerous other artists.

Allen Toussaint (1938–2015) was an American New Orleans pianist, songwriter, arranger and record producer. He influenced New Orleans R&B, soul and funk and wrote songs recorded by many artists. Key recordings include Southern Nights and The Bright Mississippi. This page aggregates available reviews and work links on DeBaser.