Eric Allandale, born Eric Allandale Dubuisson on March 4, 1936, in Dominica, West Indies, was a prominent trombonist, songwriter, and bandleader known for his contributions to jazz, pop, and soul music during the 1960s. After moving to the United Kingdom in 1954 to complete his education, Allandale joined the Hammersmith Borough Brass Band as a trumpeter while working as a council surveyor. He later transitioned to playing the trombone and formed an amateur jazz band.

Allandale's professional music career took off in 1958 when he performed at the Cellar Club in Soho. Throughout the 1960s, he played with various notable bands, including those led by Teddy Layton, Sonny Morris, Terry Lightfoot, and Alex Welsh. He also collaborated with Edmundo Ros and was part of the blues band Dillingers, alongside saxophonist Don Mackrill and bassist Ronnie Shapiro.

He led his own group, The New Orleans Knights, which was active on the trad jazz circuit and recorded singles for the Columbia label. Allandale was also a member of the soul group The Foundations, where he played trombone and contributed to their hits such as "Baby, Now That I've Found You" and "Build Me Up Buttercup." He wrote several songs for the group, including their final hit "Born To Live, Born To Die."

In addition to his music career, Allandale had a brief stint in acting during the 1960s, appearing in films and a television show. Later in life, he became a music teacher. Eric Allandale passed away on August 23, 2001, due to a stroke, leaving behind a legacy of musical innovation and influence.