Legendary New Orleans pianist and composer Allen Toussaint died at the age of seventy-seven on Monday, November 9. A true performer to the end, Toussaint was on tour in Europe at the time of his death. Toussaint is
New Orleans musical icon Allen Toussaint died while on tour in Europe at age 77.
"I am heartbroken by the passing of jazz icon Allen Toussaint while he was on tour in Europe. Last year, Allen was honored with a NOLA Legends Award for his part in creating the history and shaping the future of New Orleans
It's with heavy hearts that we report that Allen Toussaint, the producer, pianist, songwriter, and all around legend of New Orleans R&B, passed away on Monday.
"I am heartbroken by the passing of jazz icon Allen Toussaint while he was on tour in Europe. Last year, Allen was honored with a NOLA Legends Award for his part in creating the history and shaping the future of New Orleans