Solomon Ilori

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.^[1]

Solomon Ilori
Genres	Highlife
Occupation(s)	Bandleader, composer, percussionist, choreographer and dancer
Instrument(s)	African drums, including talking drum, pennywhistle, guitar
Years active	1958-present
Labels	Blue Note

Biography

Solomon Gbadegesin Ilori was born in Nigeria into a musical family, and as a child learned to play the drums, guitar and flute.^[2] 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)