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Toussaint was a towering figure in jazz and beyond, celebrated for his lush piano work, inventive arrangements, and generous collaborations. Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2012, his influence spans generations of players and listeners. This page offers a concise biography, discography highlights across studio, live, and collaborative projects, and a look at his touring legacy.

The live experience

What reaches the room

Note: Toussaint passed away on November 10, 2015, in Madrid, while on tour. While there are no posthumous touring dates, his recordings continue to inspire artists and fans around the world. Official channels through his estate maintain ongoing updates and legacy content.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Discover how Toussaint’s piano voice shaped modern jazz and influenced crossover genres. From landmark albums like The Bright Mississippi (2009, Nonesuch) to the posthumous American Tunes (2016, Nonesuch), his work with collaborators such as Elvis Costello on The River in Reverse (2006) and the Jazzity Project's Going Places (2004) remains essential listening. For fans seeking context, you’ll find detailed bios, discography highlights, and a respectful nod to his storied touring career and the estate-led online presence that preserves his artistic legacy. Follow official channels through the estate for authentic updates and archival material.

Onstage company

Documented collaborators

Social links: Official site (estate-managed) with social connections — accessible via the linked pages, and family/brand channels sharing historical notes, remembrances, and curated content. These platforms function as trusted, respectful sources for Toussaint’s enduring legacy.

The essentials

Quick Facts About Toussaint

  • Inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 and awarded the National Medal of Arts in 2012.
  • Notable late-career albums include The Bright Mississippi (2009, Nonesuch) and the posthumous American Tunes (2016, Nonesuch).
  • Complete discography includes studio, live, compilations, and collaborations such as Going Places (Jazzity Project, 2004) and The River in Reverse (with Elvis Costello, 2006).
  • Official social media: the artist’s estate maintains a presence via the official site (with social links) and family/brand channels.

The records

Toussaint Discography

  • American Tunes
    2016 · Nonesuch
  • Songbook
    2013 · Rounder
  • The Bright Mississippi
    2009 · Nonesuch
  • Going Places (Allen Toussaint's Jazzity Project: Going Places)
    2004 · CGI Records
  • A New Orleans Christmas
    1997 · NYNO Records / Valley Entertainment
  • Connected
    1996 · NYNO
  • I Believe To My Soul
    2005 · Rhino/Hear Music
  • The River in Reverse (with Elvis Costello)
    2006 · Verve Forecast
  • Goin' Home: A Tribute to Fats Domino
    2007 · Vanguard
  • Mr. Mardi Gras: I Love A Carnival Ball (Starring Allen Toussaint)
    1987 · 504 Records
  • Southern Nights
    1975 · Reprise
  • Life, Love and Faith
    1972 · Warner Bros.
  • Toussaint (aka From A Whisper To A Scream)
    1971 · Scepter
  • The Wild Sound of New Orleans
    1958 · RCA Victor
  • Motion
    1978 · Warner Bros.

The hits

Top Toussaint Songs

  • Get Out of My Life, Woman
    1966 · US Pop 44; US R&B 5; UK 22
  • Working in the Coal Mine
    1966 · US Pop 8; US R&B 5
  • Ride Your Pony
    1965 · US Pop 28; US R&B 7
  • Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)
    1965 · US Pop 80; US R&B 28
  • Java
    1962 · US Pop 49
  • I Like It Like That
    1961 · US Pop 2; US R&B 2; UK 29
  • Mother-in-Law
    1961 · US Pop 1; US R&B 1; UK 29

Discover how Toussaint’s piano voice shaped modern jazz and influenced crossover genres. From landmark albums like The Bright Mississippi (2009, Nonesuch) to the posthumous American Tunes (2016, Nonesuch), his work with collaborators such as Elvis Costello on The River in Reverse (2006) and the Jazzity Project's Going Places (2004) remains essential listening. For fans seeking context, you’ll find detailed bios, discography highlights, and a respectful nod to his storied touring career and the estate-led online presence that preserves his artistic legacy. Follow official channels through the estate for authentic updates and archival material.

Social links: Official site (estate-managed) with social connections — accessible via the linked pages, and family/brand channels sharing historical notes, remembrances, and curated content. These platforms function as trusted, respectful sources for Toussaint’s enduring legacy.

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