Robert Banks (musician)

Robert Banks
Born 1930 (age 8586)
Instruments Piano, keyboards
Labels Glowhill, Altone
Associated acts Lu Elliott, Horace Sims, Roosevelt Sykes, Sunnyland Slim

Robert Banks is a pianist, organist and composer. The artists he has worked with include Solomon Burke and Lu Elliott.

Background

He was born on February 3, 1930. He 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

Albums

Record LP
8-Track Cartridge

Other discography

References

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