- Born
- 25 May 1924
Louisville - Country
- United States
- Discography
- 12 albums
Biography
Marshall Allen is a jazz musician who plays saxophone, flute and oboe. Marshall Allen was born on 25 May 1924 in Louisville. The music is usually filed under jazz. The discography here lists 12 albums, from “PoZest” (2000) to “101: An Audio Odyssey” (2026). Honours include Pew Fellowship in the Arts (2012) and NEA Jazz Masters (2025).
Marshall Belford Allen (born May 25, 1924) is an American free jazz and avant-garde jazz alto saxophone player. He also performs on flute, oboe, piccolo, and the EWI. Allen is best known for his work with Sun Ra, having recorded and performed mostly in this context since the late 1950s, and having led the Sun Ra Arkestra since 1995, after Sun Ra's death in 1993 and John Gilmore's death two years later. Critic Jason Ankeny describes Marshall as "one of the most distinctive and original saxophonists of the postwar era."
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Discography
Studio and live albums
Awards
Frequently asked questions
What instrument does Marshall Allen play?
Marshall Allen is known for playing saxophone, flute and oboe.
When and where was Marshall Allen born?
Marshall Allen was born 25 May 1924 in Louisville.
What are Marshall Allen's best-known albums?
Albums in our database include 101: An Audio Odyssey (2026), PoZest (2000), The All-Star Game (2003), Ten by Two (2005) and Caribou Vibration Ensemble Featuring Marshall Allen (2010).
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