Solomon Ilori
Nigerian drummer and percussionist
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Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori (born c. 1934) is a Nigerian drummer and percussionist who moved to New York City in 1958 and collaborated with jazz artists such as Art Blakey and Harry Belafonte before recording his debut album for Blue Note Records in 1963.[1]
GenresHighlife
OccupationsBandleader, composer, percussionist, choreographer and dancer
InstrumentsAfrican drums, including talking drum, pennywhistle, guitar
Years active1958-present
Solomon Ilori | |
|---|---|
| Genres | Highlife |
| Occupations | Bandleader, composer, percussionist, choreographer and dancer |
| Instruments | African drums, including talking drum, pennywhistle, guitar |
| Years active | 1958-present |
| Label | Blue Note |
Biography
Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori was born in Nigeria into a musical family, and as a child learned to play the drums, guitar and flute.[2] He moved to the US in 1958.
Discography
As leader
- African High Life (Blue Note, 1963)
As sideman
With Art Blakey
- The African Beat (Blue Note, 1962)
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