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Carl Allen

Top Songs By Carl Allen

Stablemates (feat. Kevin Hays, Dwayne Burno & Carl Allen) [Snapshot - theme]Benny Golson

Along Came Betty (feat. Geoff Keezer, Dwayne Burno & Carl Allen) [Snapshot - theme]Benny Golson, Art Farmer & Curtis Fuller

Listen to James (feat. Chris Potter) by Carl Allen, see lyrics, music video & more!

James (feat. Chris Potter)Carl Allen

Listen to Love Theme from Chinatown (Main Title) (1974) by Terence Blanchard, Carl Allen, Kenny Kirkland, Reginald Veal & J.A.C. Redford, see lyrics, music video & more!

Love Theme from Chinatown (Main Title) (1974)Terence Blanchard, Carl Allen, Kenny Kirkland, Reginald Veal & J.A.C. Redford

One Day, Forever (feat. Ron Carter & Carl Allen)Benny Golson, Shirley Horn & Mulgrew Miller

Listen to In a Sentimental Mood by Sterling Place All-Stars, see lyrics, music video & more!

In a Sentimental MoodSterling Place All-Stars

Listen to Jackie Gets Out (feat. Kenny Barron, Carl Allen & David Pulphus) by Terence Blanchard, see lyrics, music video & more!

Jackie Gets Out (feat. Kenny Barron, Carl Allen & David Pulphus)Terence Blanchard

Listen to Parker's Mood by Carl Allen, see lyrics, music video & more!

Parker's MoodCarl Allen

Listen to Happy Times (feat. Chris Potter) by Carl Allen, see lyrics, music video & more!

Happy Times (feat. Chris Potter)Carl Allen

Listen to L's Bop (feat. Chris Potter) by Carl Allen, see lyrics, music video & more!

L's Bop (feat. Chris Potter)Carl Allen

Latest Release

ALBUMTippin'Carl Allen

More albums from Carl Allen

Listen to What Is Love by Charles McPherson, Randy Porter, Rufus Reid, Carl Allen & The Lark Quartet

ALBUMWhat Is LoveCharles McPherson, Randy Porter, Rufus Reid, Carl Allen & The Lark Quartet

Listen to Work to Do by Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker

ALBUMWork to DoCarl Allen & Rodney Whitaker

Listen to Get Ready by Carl Allen & Rodney Whitaker

ALBUMGet ReadyCarl Allen & Rodney Whitaker

Listen to Tribute to the Trumpet Masters by Brian Lynch Quartet, Carl Allen, Essiet Essiet & Mulgrew Miller

ALBUMTribute to the Trumpet MastersBrian Lynch Quartet, Carl Allen, Essiet Essiet & Mulgrew Miller

Listen to From the Inside Out by Bruce Barth, Carl Allen, Mike DiRubbo Quintet, Nat Reeves & Steve Davis

ALBUMFrom the Inside OutBruce Barth, Carl Allen, Mike DiRubbo Quintet, Nat Reeves & Steve Davis

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About Carl Allen

Hometown

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Born

April 25, 1961

Genre

Jazz

Drummer Carl Allen is an esteemed jazz performer, bandleader, and educator whose exuberant, hard-swinging style builds upon the post-bop traditions of his idols Art Blakey, Elvin Jones, and Billy Higgins. First garnering notice in the early '80s as a member of Freddie Hubbard's group, Allen quickly emerged as a sought-after player, working with both contemporary and veteran artists, including Jackie McLean, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Golson, Terence Blanchard, Donald Harrison, and others. Along with having taught at both Juilliard and the University of Missouri-Kansas City, Allen runs his own production company and has released his own small-group albums, including 1989's Piccadilly Square, 1995's Testimonial, and 2007's Get Ready (one of several collaborations with bassist Rodney Whitaker). In 2025, he delivered Tippin' with bassist Christian McBride and saxophonist Chris Potter.

Carl Allen has also released music as a member of The Jazztet, Cyrus Chestnut Trio, and The Benny Green Trio.