Carl Allen
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About
Jazz musician who worked with numerous legendary artists, including Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McLean, George Coleman, and Phil Woods.
Before Fame
He attended William Patterson University and would later accept a faculty position at The Julliard School in 2001.
Trivia
He first met bassist Christian McBride when he was working with the Benny Green Trio, leading to a long-standing collaboration.
Family Life
His parents raised him on gospel, R&B, and funk, but it was one of Benny Carter's LPs that turned him on to jazz.
Associated With
He was influenced by Duke Ellington.
