Years active 1958-present Role Musical Artist | Name Solomon Ilori Labels Blue Note | |
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Albums African High Life, Agbamurero Similar People Chief Bey, Montego Joe, Jay Berliner, Ahmed Abdul‑Malik, Francis Wolff | ||
Solomon Ilori & His Afro Drum Ensemble - Igbesi Aiye (Song Of Praise To God)
Solomon Ilori - Ise Oluwa (God's Work Is Indestructable)
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.
Contents
- Solomon Ilori His Afro Drum Ensemble Igbesi Aiye Song Of Praise To God
- Solomon Ilori Ise Oluwa Gods Work Is Indestructable
- Biography
- As leader
- As sideman
- References
Biography
Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori was born in Nigeria into a musical family, and as a child learned to play the drums, guitar and flute. He moved to the US in 1958.
As leader
As sideman
With Art Blakey
References
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