Robert Banks (musician)
Robert Banks (born February 3, 1930) is an American pianist, organist and composer. The artists he has worked with include Solomon Burke and Lu Elliott.
Robert Banks | |
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Born | February 3, 1930 |
Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
Labels | Glowhill, Altone |
Associated acts | Lu Elliott, Horace Sims, Roosevelt Sykes, Sunnyland Slim |
Background
Banks was discovered by Horace Sims, a guitarist who took him on the road with his band El Tempo.[1]
Career
1950s
In 1954, his recording of "Mambo Blues" appeared on the B side of a Johnny Otis Orchestra single "Mambo Boogie". It was released on the Savoy label.[2] In 1956, the Robert Banks Trio did a cover of the Glenn Miller theme, "Moonlight Serenade", released on the Regent label.[3] In October 1957, banks and Hal Rollins recorded some tracks for Newark's Glowhill label.[4] The single that Banks recorded was "On The Street Where You Live" which was backed with "Destination", a frenzied type of instrumental.[5]
1960s
During the 1960s, he worked with Solomon Burke.[6] He also arranged and conducted both sides of the Willie Hightower single For "Sentimental Reasons" / "You Send Me", released on Capitol.[7][8]
1970s
He produced the Myrna Summers & The Interdenominational Singers Tell It Like It Is album that was released by 1970.[9]
1980s
In 1981, he was part of a duo consisting of himself on piano and bassist Jimmy Lewis, backing singer Lu Elliott at The Cookery at East Eighth Street at University Place in New York.[10]
Robert Banks discography
Singles
Other discography
With Mildred Anderson
- No More in Life (Bluesville, 1961)
With the Johnny Otis Orchestra featuring Goucho and His Jungle Drums
- "Mambo Boogie" / Robert Banks And The Waileros - "Mambo Blues" - Savoy 45-1132 - (1954)[17]
With Shakey Jake
- Mouth Harp Blues (Bluesville, 1961)
With Curtis Jones
- Trouble Blues (Bluesville, 1960)
With Sunnyland Slim
- Slim's Shout (Bluesville, 1961)
With Al Smith
- Midnight Special (Bluesville, 1961)
With Roosevelt Sykes
- The Honeydripper (Bluesville, 1961)
References
- Swing City: Newark Nightlife, 1925-50 Barbara J. Kukla Page 187
- The Billboard July 3, 1954 Page 24 Reviews of New R&B Records
- The Billboard May 5, 1956 Page 51 Reviews of New R&B Records
- The Billboard November 4, 1957 Page 22 On The Beat by Ben Grevatt
- The Billboard October 28, 1957 Page 64 R&B Disk Jockey Programming
- Artist Direct Solomon Burke, Home in Your Heart: The Best of Solomon Burke
- Soul Detective Willie Hightower, CAPITOL 5916A
- 45Cat Willie Hightower - Discography
- Discogs Robert Banks Discography, Production
- New York Times March 22, 1981 Arts, CABARET: LU ELLIOTT AT COOKERY By John S. Wilson
- jaymar41 Regent Records ©1999written and compiled by JCMarion
- The Billboard August 4, 1956 Page 74 Reviews of New Pop Records
- Discogs Robert Banks Discography
- Discogs Robert Banks Discography
- Discogs Robert Banks Discography
- 45worlds Robert Banks - Tape Media - Discography
- 45Cat Robert Banks And The Waileros - Discography