Byron Allen (musician)
Byron Allen (* 9. December 1939 in Omaha ) is an American alto saxophonist of free jazz .
Live and act
Byron Allen became known beyond the New York free jazz scene when he recorded an album on September 25, 1964 on the recommendation of Ornette Coleman for the label ESP-Disk ; the title "Decision for the Cole-Man", "alludes to this connection. His team-mates were Maceo Gilchrist (double bass) and Ted Robinson (drums). The album Byron Allen Trio was one of ESP-Disk's first jazz productions. the game of Allen trio related stylistically heavily on the Ornette Coleman this time, with bassist David Izenzon and drummer Charles Moffett . 15 years later Allen played again an album one that on the label interface appeared. worked in the field of jazz All with four recording sessions between 1964 and 1993.
Web links
- Byron Allen at Allmusic (English)
- Byron Allen at Discogs (English)
Individual evidence
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Allen, Byron |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American jazz musician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | December 9, 1939 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Omaha |