Solomon Ilori

Solomon Ilori
GenresHighlife
Occupation(s)Bandleader, composer, percussionist, choreographer and dancer
Instrument(s)African drums, including talking drum, pennywhistle, guitar
Years active1958-present
LabelsBlue Note

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]

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

As sideman

With Art Blakey

References

  1. ^ May, C. African High Life All About Jazz Review accessed January 31, 2011
  2. ^ "Solomon Ilori", Keep (It) Swinging, July 19, 2007.


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