Rising star pianists from 11 countries compete for prizes in New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/GA
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Rising star pianists from 11 countries compete for prizes in New Orleans #NOLA http://nola.tw/GA
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by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/03/2012 · Last modified 06/05/2012
by blueorleansradio · Published 06/05/2012
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1950 - Allyn Robinson was born on this day. A drummer and a native of New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been described as “Allyn Robinson is a key "missing link" in the recent history of that time and place where R&B intersected with jazz and fusion, etc.” by drummer Peter Erskine. At the young age of 20, Allyn landed the drum gig with Wayne Cochran and The C.C. Riders. During his tenure, he played with many great players, including Charles Brent, Red Rodney, Lee Thornburg, Al Sylvestrie and the legendary electric bassist, Jaco Pastorius. In 1972, Allyn recorded a landmark record “Cochran”. During his extensive musical career, Allyn has performed and/or recorded with a diverse group of musicians including: Professor Longhair, Tab Benoit, Dr. Hook, Ernie K Doe, Irma Thomas, Frankie Ford, Eddie Bo, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry and Luther Kent. Allyn has completed a solo project called Full Circle, a compilation of classic R&B and New Orleans grooves which feature several of his signature styles. |