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Andrew Toombs: Alloy

by Neil Duggan
October 31, 2026

There is an ancient proverb that says, “A man is judged by the company he keeps." By that measure, pianist Andrew Toombs should be judged very highly indeed. For more than two decades, he has helped shape the path of American popular music, collaborating with artists as diverse as Dave Brubeck, Benny Golson, Bootsy Collins, Carole King, Kenny Rogers, Yolanda Adams and DJ Jazzy Jeff. Having absorbed the influences of jazz, soul, blues, country and hip-hop, Toombs now ...