Albums Featuring - Marshall Allen
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Catalog Number: CIMP 276
Opportunities and AdvantagesElliot Levin (Tenor Saxophone, Curved Soprano, Flute), Marshall Allen (Clarinet, Alto Saxophone), Tyrone Hill (Trombone), Howard Cooper (Bass), Ed Watkins (Drums)Check out that front line. Levin: one of the most robust tenor stylists around. Allen: the legendary sax man whose short-circuited improvisations are too infrequently featured in small combos. Hill: an inventive lyrical trombonist with a distinct sound. Put them together with longtime buddies Cooper and Watkins and you have simpatico and a fun date. Real music, warm and challenging. Philadelphia Pride indeed! Recorded September 24 & 25, 2002, The Spirit Room, Rossie, NY.
Catalog Number: CIMP 207
PoZestMarshall Allen (Alto Saxophone), Lou Grassi (Drums), Paul Smoker (Trumpet), Steve Swell (Trombone), Perry Robinson (Clarinet), Wilber Morris (Bass)Sun Ra's legendary right hand alto man, Marshall Allen, meets Lou Grassi's PoBand in an extemporaneous musical outing that freely references everything from the late night blues to other galaxies. Recorded May 10 & 11, 1999.Catalog Number: CIMP 180
Mark-n-Marshall: TuesdayMarshall Allen (Alto Saxophone), Mark Whitecage (Clarinet), Dominic Duval (Bass), Luqman Ali (Drums)The second day of the session that introduced these two masters to one another, with a topnotch rhythm section (the first day is Catalog Number: CIMP 171
Mark-n-Marshall: MondayMarshall Allen (Alto Saxophone), Mark Whitecage (Clarinet), Dominic Duval (Bass), Luqman Ali (Drums)Marshall Allen, although recording since the 1950's and now almost 75 years old, has never released a recording as leader - until now. Best known as a pillar of the Sun Ra band for over 40 years, here he is joined by fellow sax veteran Mark Whitecage, bassist Dominic Duval, and drummer Luqman Ali. The program ranges from standards to originals on this fascinating encounter. Recorded March 16, 1998.Catalog Number: CIMP 154
Out of the BoxTyrone Hill (Trombone), Marshall Allen (Alto Saxophone), Jason Oettel (Bass), Samarai Celestial (Drums)Long time Sun Ra trombonist Tyrone Hill makes his debut as a leader and brings along much-longer-time Sun Ra-ite Marshall Allen in a featured role for a program that mixes the music of Sun Ra with standards and originals. Recorded June 30 & July 1, 1997.
