Allen Richard Toussaint was an American musician, songwriter, arranger, and record producer. He was an influential figure in New Orleans rhythm and blues from the 1950s to the end of the century, described as "one of popular music's great backroom figures." Many musicians recorded Toussaint's compositions. He was a producer for hundreds of recordings: the best known are "Right Place, Wrong Time", by longtime friend Dr. John, and "Lady Marmalade" by Labelle.
Toussaint at the Freret Street Festival, New Orleans, 2009
Toussaint performing in Stockholm in 2009
Toussaint with the Dalai Lama in 2013
Toussaint receiving the National Medal of Arts in 2013
Malcolm John Rebennack Jr., better known by his stage name Dr. John, was an American singer and songwriter. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, funk, and R&B.
Dr. John at the 2007 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Dr. John, the Night Tripper at Kralingen 1970
Dr. John at the 2006 Jazz à Vienne festival, in Vienne, France
Dr. John at the Liri Blues Festival, Italy, July 2010