Allen Toussaint’s languid, reverie-filled piano introduction to “Southern Nights,” a No. 1 hit he gave to Glen Campbell, is worth the price of admission to his new live set Songbook all by itself. You May Also Like: A side-stage Svengali, Allen Toussaint found musical salvation in Katrina Lee Dorsey –Read More

Allen Toussaint reminisces about his long-standing relationship with the Band, and reveals his true feelings about mothers in law.

Nick and I have both been on a long-running campaign here to get Allen Toussiant his due. His imprint on New Orleans R&B, and American music in general is hard to escape but since he’s been more of a behind-the-scenes guy, his name doesn’t usually come up as often asRead More