Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori (born c. 1934) is a Nigerian drummer and percussionist who moved to New York City in 1958 and collaborated with jazz artists such as Art Blakey and Harry Belafonte before recording his debut album for Blue Note Records in 1963.May, C. African High Life All About Jazz Review accessed January 31, 2011
Biography Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori was born to Nigerian parents in the village of Nsawam, Gold Coast (Ghana) in 1934. He moved to Lagos (Nigeria) after his mother died in 1945 in Nigeria. As a child, he learned to play the drums, guitar and flute."Solomon Ilori", Keep (It) Swinging, July 19, 2007. He moved to the US in 1958.
Discography
As leader African High Life (Blue Note, 1963)
As sideman With Art Blakey The African Beat (Blue Note, 1962)
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