Allen Toussaint First Day of Issue Cover

Allen Toussaint (1938 - 2015) was a virtuoso pianist, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and producer whose genius gave rise to countless hits across a wide range of genres. One of popular music's great backroom figures, Toussaint has been influential in the music of Al Hirt, Lee Dorsey, Herb Alpert & the Tijuana Brass, Dr. John, Labelle, Pointer Sisters, Aaron Neville, Elvis Costello, Glen Campbell, Trombone Shorty, Cyndi Lauper, Eric Clapton, Dave Clark Five, Otis Redding, and so many more.