Robert Banks (musician)
Rob Banks | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 3, 1930 |
| Instruments | Keyboards |
| Labels | Glowhill, Altone |
| Associated acts | Lu Elliott, Horace Sims, Roosevelt Sykes, Sunnyland Slim |
Rob Banks (born February 3, 1930) is an American pianist, organist and composer. The artists he has worked with include Solomon Burke and Lu Elliott.
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 at East Eighth Street at University Place in New York.[10]
Rob Banks discography[]
Singles[]
- "Moonlight Serenade" / "Sentimental Journey" - Regent 7501 - (1956)[11][12]
- "Smile" / "A Mighty Good Way" - Verve VK-10545 - (1967)[13]
Albums[]
- Record LP
- The Message - Verve V-5016 - (1967)[14]
- 8-Track Cartridge
- Rob Banks - Theme from the Godfather - Altone 1973[15]
- Rob Banks, Soulmate Singers - Theme from Isaac Hayes' Shaft (Shaft/Jesus Christ Superstar) - Altone 1974[16]
Other discography[]
With Mildred Anderson
- No More in Life (Bluesville, 1961)
With the Johnny Otis Orchestra featuring Goucho and His Jungle Drums
- "Mambo Boogie" / Rob 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
- Living people
- 1930 births
- American organists
- American male organists
- 20th-century American composers
- 20th-century American pianists
- American male pianists
- American male composers
- 21st-century American pianists
- 21st-century organists
- 20th-century American male musicians
- 21st-century American male musicians