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A Tribute to Allen Toussaint’s Legacy: New Orleans Ballet Association presents Whirlaway
On May 10, 2014, Parsons Dance and the Allen Toussaint Orchestra will premiere Whirlaway. Commissioned by the New Orleans Ballet Association, the work paired David Parsons’ contemporary dance choreography with music by the beloved New Orleans songwriter, pianist and producer Allen Toussaint.
Davell Crawford Presents Birthday Tribute to Allen Toussaint
This Sunday, January 14th, Davell Crawford, will take the stage for a one-night-only intimate tribute to the legendary Allen Toussaint. The special performance, held on Allen Toussaint’s actual birthday, promises a […]
Tipitina’s tribute to Allen Toussaint’s Songbook
Tipitina’s pays tribute to Allen Toussaint on November 23 at the club. The event will be produced by Sonny Schneidau, with musial direction by bassist George Porter, Jr. The show will feature performances by a host of artists including, Irma Thomas, Ivan Neville, Deacon John Moore, John Boutté, Jon Cleary, Walter “Wolfman” Washington, Kermit Ruffins, James Andrews, Stanton Moore, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Theresa Andersson, Oscar Rossignoli, and more.
New Orleans City Council votes to rename Robert E. Lee Boulevard after R&B icon Allen Toussaint
By unanimous vote of the New Orleans City Council on Thursday evening, a four and a half mile boulevard in Lakeview named in honor of Confederate General Robert E. Lee […]
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra to host gala tribute to Allen Toussaint with special guest Big Freedia
The Grammy award-winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) will celebrate its nineteenth season with the annual Big Beat Gala fundraiser on Saturday, December 4, hosted by Big Freedia. The gala […]
New Orleans Jazz Orchestra to perform Allen Toussaint tribute in Lafayette
It will be a true southern night when the Grammy Award–winning New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (NOJO) swings on stage at Lafayette’s Heymann Performing Arts Center for a big band concert […]
Allen Toussaint’s “Southern Nights” added to Louisiana state song list
By a unanimous vote in the Louisiana Senate, Allen Toussaint’s “Southern Nights” was declared an official state song of Louisiana and the first written by an African American songwriter. Toussaint’s […]
PBS to air ‘An hour with Allen Toussaint’ as part of Austin City Limits close out
Austin City Limits (ACL) closes out Season 46 with one of the most-requested episodes in the ACL archive: a vintage hour with the late New Orleans legend Allen Toussaint, performing […]
Rarely seen Allen Toussaint, Pres Hall Jazz Band concert to be aired July 3
Back in 2014, the late Allen Toussaint performed alongside the Preservation Hall Jazz Band at SFJAZZ in San Francisco. On July 3, the concert will be broadcast with never-before-seen footage […]
