Harry Allen
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Saxophonists · b. 1966

Harry Allen

American jazz tenor saxophonist

Born
12 October 1966
Washington, D.C.
Country
United States
Record labels
Arbors Records
Discography
32 albums

Biography

Harry Allen is a jazz musician who plays saxophone. Harry Allen was born on 12 October 1966 in Washington, D.C.. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: Arbors Records. The discography here lists 32 albums, from “A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume One” (1994) to “My Reverie by Special Request” (2022).

Harry Allen (born October 12, 1966) is an American jazz tenor saxophonist born in Washington, D.C. Allen plays mainstream jazz and bossa nova. He has performed live and recorded with Scott Hamilton, a tenor saxophonist to whom Allen has frequently been compared. He is best known for his work with John Colianni, Dori Caymmi, Keith Ingham, John Pizzarelli, and Bucky Pizzarelli.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume One 1994
A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume Two 1994
I'll Never Be the Same 1995
The Back Room Romp 1995
The Music of the Trumpet Kings 1997
Harry Allen Meets the John Pizzarelli Trio 1999
Harry Allen Plays Ellington Songs 1999
I Won't Dance 1999
A Broadway Diva Swings 2000 · Live
Christmas in Swingtime 2000
Allan And Allen 2002
Love Songs Live! 2003
Isn't This a Lovely Day 2004
Plays the Hits of Stage & Screen 2004
Tenors Anyone? 2004
Swing Brothers 2005
Cocktails for Two 2007
Cole Porter Songbook 2007
Here's to Zoot 2007
Hits by Brits 2007
Day Dream 2009
I Can See Forever 2009
New York State of Mind 2009
Once Upon a Summertime 2009
When I Grow Too Old to Dream 2009
Rhythm on the River 2011
'Round Midnight 2012
Quietly There 2014
For George, Cole and Duke 2015
Like the Brightest Star 2019
Live at Bird’s Eye 2022 · Live
My Reverie by Special Request 2022

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Albums where Harry Allen is credited as a sideman

1996 Let's Share Christmas — John Pizzarelli tenor saxophone
1998 Meets the Beatles — John Pizzarelli tenor saxophone
1999 P.S. Mr. Cole — John Pizzarelli tenor saxophone
2009 Pizzarelli Party with the Arbors All Stars — Bucky Pizzarelli tenor saxophone
2011 Talk to Me — Freddy Cole tenor saxophone
2014 Singing the Blues — Freddy Cole tenor saxophone
2016 He Was the King — Freddy Cole tenor saxophone

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Harry Allen play?

Harry Allen is known for playing saxophone.

When and where was Harry Allen born?

Harry Allen was born 12 October 1966 in Washington, D.C..

What are Harry Allen's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume One (1994), A Celebration of Billy Strayhorn's Music, Volume Two (1994), I'll Never Be the Same (1995), The Back Room Romp (1995) and The Music of the Trumpet Kings (1997).

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