Tollak was born in Seward, Alaska and grew up in Seattle WA.
After getting his start in the club scene in Seattle he moved on to Los angeles where he developed the signature sound that he has become known for. Stevie Wonder was his early harmonica hero, but Toots Thielemans was an inspiration too, and Toots himself has said of Tollak that in spite of his big influence from Stevie that he really h...
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Tollak was born in Seward, Alaska and grew up in Seattle WA.
After getting his start in the club scene in Seattle he moved on to Los angeles where he developed the signature sound that he has become known for. Stevie Wonder was his early harmonica hero, but Toots Thielemans was an inspiration too, and Toots himself has said of Tollak that in spite of his big influence from Stevie that he really has “his own thing”.
Some highlights from his credits- Theme from Northern exposure, Earth, wind and fire, Don Henley, Al Jarreau, Andrea Bocelli, David Foster, Natalie Cole, Michael McDonald, Brian McKnight, Chet Atkins, Dave and Don Grusin, Gino Vanelli, Richard Page, Kenny Loggins, Christopher Cross and Billy Idol.
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