Pete Allen

b. 23 November 1953, Newbury, Berkshire, Britain. Although Allen provides chosen to check out the well-trodden route of various other UK jazz traditionalists such as for example Freddie Randall and Kenny Ball, he provides were able to maintain originality through a combined mix of musical flair and perseverance. His liquid, bluesy clarinet design is certainly complemented by his usage of alto and soprano saxophones, both which enable him to augment the original dixieland line-up to great effect. Exhibiting a audio business feeling (on the par with this of Chris Barber), Allen provides led a succession of enthusiastic youthful musicians, ready to convert their backs on the brand new trends accompanied by their contemporaries. Unlike many latter-day UK reed players, who’ve selected to model themselves upon John Coltrane, Allen himself provides implemented the lineage exemplified by Edmond Hall. Generally by dint of his expressive playing and total dedication, Allen’s decision to check out a traditional design has by no means limited his musical advancement and he is constantly on the play a fascinating and entertaining make of jazz.