Solomon Ilori

Solomon Ilori
Genres Highlife
Occupations Bandleader, composer, percussionist
Instruments African drums
Labels Blue Note
Associated acts Art Blakey, Chief Bey, Miriam Makeba, Hugh Masekela

Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori is an Nigerian drummer and percussionist who moved to New York City in the late 1950s and collaborated with jazz artists such as Art Blakey before recording his debut album for Blue Note Records in 1963.[1]

Contents

Discography

As Leader

As Sideman

With Art Blakey

References

  1. ^ May, C. African High Life All About Jazz Review accessed January 31, 2011