Reviews & Acclaim
Critical praise, interviews, reviews, and press materials for Harry Allen.
New Orleans edition • media & booking
“Outstanding”
Leonard Feather
“Sheer Excellence”
Gene Lees
“Harry Allen’s playing is nothing less than perfect.”
John Pizzarelli
“Fantastic. He plays both modern and yet in the grand tradition.”
Steve Allen
“Rhythmic edge and endless flow of ideas... a first division tenor player.”
Martin Gayford, The Daily Telegraph
“Rich and satisfying when he’s balladeering, mind blowing when he’s cooking.”
Martin Richards, Jazz Journal
Allen and bassist Mike Karn create a duo setting that is intimate, complete, and deeply satisfying. Their interplay brings standards and originals to life with warmth, nuance, and a conversational sense of swing.
David A. Orthmann, All About Jazz“Simply put, Harry Allen has it all. He’s consistently reliable and endlessly adaptable, swinging and inventive, thoughtful and resourceful, smooth and bold.”
Jeff TamarkinAllen’s all-star saxophone band salutes the Four Brothers tradition while sounding fresh, elegant, and alive in the present tense.
Jack Bowers, All About Jazz“The two best swing tenor saxophonists alive today work so companionably together that listening to them brings on a smile.”
Dave Gelly, The GuardianHigh-resolution photos, full biography, and press materials for media and booking inquiries.