Robert Banks (musician)


Robert Banks 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.

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.
In 1956, the Robert Banks Trio did a cover of the Glenn Miller theme, "Moonlight Serenade", released on the Regent label.
In October 1957, banks and Hal Rollins recorded some tracks for Newark's Glowhill label. The single that Banks recorded was "On The Street Where You Live" which was backed with "Destination", a frenzied type of instrumental.

1960s

During the 1960s, he worked with Solomon Burke. He also arranged and conducted both sides of the Willie Hightower single For "Sentimental Reasons" / "You Send Me", released on Capitol.

1970s

He produced the Myrna Summers & The Interdenominational Singers Tell It Like It Is album that was released by 1970.

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.

Robert Banks discography

Singles

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With Mildred Anderson
With the Johnny Otis Orchestra featuring Goucho and His Jungle Drums
With Shakey Jake
With Curtis Jones
With Sunnyland Slim
With Al Smith
With Roosevelt Sykes