Robert Banks (musician)

Robert Banks
Born 1930 (age 87–88)
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

  • "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
  • Robert Banks - Theme from the Godfather - Altone 1973[15]
  • Robert Banks, Soulmate Singers - Theme from Isaac Hayes' Shaft (Shaft/Jesus Christ Superstar) - Altone 1974[16]

Other discography

  • Johnny Otis Orchestra Featuring Goucho And His Jungle Drums - "Mambo Boogie" / Robert Banks And The Waileros - "Mambo Blues" - Savoy 45-1132 - (1954)[17]

References

  1. ↑ Swing City: Newark Nightlife, 1925-50 Barbara J. Kukla Page 187
  2. ↑ The Billboard July 3, 1954 Page 24 Reviews of New R&B Records
  3. ↑ The Billboard May 5, 1956 Page 51 Reviews of New R&B Records
  4. ↑ The Billboard November 4, 1957 Page 22 On The Beat by Ben Grevatt
  5. ↑ The Billboard October 28, 1957 Page 64 R&B Disk Jockey Programming
  6. ↑ Artist Direct Solomon Burke, Home in Your Heart: The Best of Solomon Burke
  7. ↑ Soul Detective Willie Hightower, CAPITOL 5916A
  8. ↑ 45Cat Willie Hightower - Discography
  9. ↑ Discogs Robert Banks Discography, Production
  10. ↑ New York Times March 22, 1981 Arts, CABARET: LU ELLIOTT AT COOKERY By John S. Wilson
  11. ↑ jaymar41 Regent Records ©1999written and compiled by JCMarion
  12. ↑ The Billboard August 4, 1956 Page 74 Reviews of New Pop Records
  13. ↑ Discogs Robert Banks Discography
  14. ↑ Discogs Robert Banks Discography
  15. ↑ Discogs Robert Banks Discography
  16. ↑ 45worlds Robert Banks - Tape Media - Discography
  17. ↑ 45Cat Robert Banks And The Waileros - Discography
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