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Ben Allison
Jazz / Rock / Experimental

Bassist/Composer



NEW YORK, New York
United States

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Last Login:  11/10/2009
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Member Since11/14/2006
Band Websitewww.benallison.com
Band MembersBen Allison Band:
Jenny Scheinman - violin
Shane Endsley - trumpet
Steve Cardenas - guitar
Ben Allison - bass
Rudy Royston - drums


Ben Allison & Man Size Safe:
Ron Horton - trumpet
Michael Blake - saxophones
Steve Cardenas - guitar
Ben Allison - bass
Michael Sarin - drums


Ben Allison & Medicine Wheel:
Michael Blake - saxophones
Jimmy Greene - saxophones
Ted Nash - saxophones, clarinet
Frank Kimbrough - piano
Ben Allison - bass
Michael Sarin - drums


Ben Allison's Peace Pipe:
Michael Blake - saxophones
Mamadou Diabate - kora
Frank Kimbrough - piano
Ben Allison - bass
Michael Sarin - drums


Herbie Nichols Project:
Frank Kimbrough - piano
Ben Allison - bass


Along the way, many musicians have performed with my groups including:

Jeff Ballard - drums
Balla Tounkara - kora
Ara Dinkjian - oud
Clark Gayton - trombone
Tomas Ulrich - cello
Record LabelPalmetto Records
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 11 2009 9:00P
Panic Jazz Club - Ben Allison Band Marostica, Vicenza
Nov 12 2009 9:00P
Baluardo Della Cittadella - Ben Allison Band Modena
Nov 13 2009 9:00P
Cantina Bentivoglio - Ben Allison Band - Bologna Jazz Festival Bologna
Nov 14 2009 9:30P
Torrione Jazz Club - Ben Allison Band Ferrara
Nov 30 2009 6:30P
American Folk Art Museum - Ben Allison Band - Music of Neil Young New York, New York
Nov 30 2009 7:30P
American Folk Art Museum - Ben Allison Band - Music of Neil Young New York, New York
Dec 3 2009 9:00P
Small’s - Michael Blake Group New York, New York
Jan 8 2010 8:00P
Bronx Museum of the Arts - Ben Allison Band - Carnegie Hall Neighborhood Concert Series Bronx, New York
Jan 9 2010 9:00P
TBA - Ben Allison Band - Winter Jazz Festival New York, New York
Feb 5 2010 4:00P
High School for the Performing Arts - Ben Allison Band Houston, Texas
Feb 6 2010 8:00P
Cullen Theater - Ben Allison Band Houston, Texas
Feb 12 2010 8:00P
Dalton Center Recital Hall - Ben Allison Band Kalamazoo, Michigan
Dec 3 2010 8:00P
For complete show listings please visit www.benallison.com NEW YORK

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2010 UMAF Sept.16-18

Utica New York



Nov 10 2009 7:09 PM


You ROCK! Thanks for being a friend and for all your hard work. Hope to see you at the 3nd annual Utica Music and Arts Fest. Over 250 performers in over 20 venues for 3 DAYS! Including the Utica Tattoo Fest and the Utica Greens Fest!

First 50 performers to submit and get accepted will receive special VIP passes to next year’s event! Visit our site for more info and performer submissions. Have a great day!

www.uticamusicandartsfest.com
www.twitter.com/uticamusicfest

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Hope to see you in September!
Mirko Di Cataldo

Mirko Di Cataldo



Nov 10 2009 4:58 PM

Hey Ben! How r u? I know u r coming in north east Italy tomorrow.. Probably I'll come to see you. Do you come as a quartet?
Mirko
Plus Loin Music

Plus Loin Music



Oct 26 2009 7:31 AM



MUTABOR

MUTABOR



Oct 19 2009 9:49 AM

Am      21. November findet das Mutabor Abschlusskonzert der Tour im Berliner Astra Kulturhaus statt. Da es im Winter kein Konzert in Potsdam geben wird, solltet ihr euch frühzeitig Tickets sichern. Auf nach Berlin !

Tickets: www.koka36.de






Mutabor - Live Kesselhaus Berlin - 21.03.2009 from Mutabor on Vimeo.




KLODE

KLODE



Oct 13 2009 6:18 PM

no words...just amazin
your music really touch my heart
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Oct 7 2009 9:34 PM

Hello! Congrats on covering the Hot House this month!
Joe Higham

Joe Higham



Sep 30 2009 9:27 AM

Great concert last night (Gent) and nice to get the chance to chat afterwards. 

Keep in touch - Joe
Andrea Freda

Andrea Freda



Sep 24 2009 12:09 PM



Ben Allison "man size safe" 5et @ Clusone Jazz 26/07/2009










Other Pics Here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/andreafreda/sets/72157621932792600/detail/
Violina

Miriam lanzidei



Aug 29 2009 9:21 AM

great thanks!
erika

erika



Aug 16 2009 12:40 AM

Are you ever going to come to Toronto again? You really should!! :)
Steve Uccello

Steve Uccello



Aug 15 2009 11:50 PM

Nice tunes and playing-great job! Hello from Monterey, CA!
Pentelho

Pentelho



May 31 2009 7:30 PM

Hi Ben,
thanks for the add!
All the best,

Alex
Mark Isham

Mark Isham



May 22 2009 5:59 PM

Hey! Thanks for the add! Mark www.bittersweetthealbum.com
A Thousand Stories

A Thousand Stories



Apr 25 2009 3:14 PM

Thanks for the add.

Enjoying your sounds!

Wishing you well,
{G}
The Young Brothers

The Young Brothers



Apr 14 2009 9:48 PM

Ben,

Thanks for having us on your page. We do appreciate the support.
Hope to catch you live someday!

The Young Brothers
Matthew Tucker

Matthew Tucker



Apr 4 2009 3:05 AM

You do great things with the DB! Thanks for the add.
Richard Nelson

Richard Nelson



Mar 19 2009 3:08 AM

Hi Ben, see you at UMA in April
David Hasselhoff on Acid

David Hasselhoff on Acid



Mar 1 2009 3:12 AM

Loved the KC show Ben.
Awesome!!!
::: CARLO DAINESE - photography :::

Carlo Dainese



Jan 21 2009 10:48 AM

Hi Ben,
I hope to see you again in Italy..
Some photos from last november during the Porsche jazz festival in Padova:
http://musthe. altervista. org/jazz/ben
Michel Rullier

Michel Rullier



Jan 9 2009 3:29 PM

Hello Ben!
Thank you for the add.
Friend Michel Rullier.
heather paauwe

heather paauwe



Dec 7 2008 5:46 AM

Hello Ben,
Keep up the great compositions.
Laura Copiello

Laura Copiello



Dec 4 2008 11:16 AM

Hey Ben,
good to meet you here!
see you soon

Laura
El Gallo Rojo

El Gallo Rojo



Nov 24 2008 10:59 AM

ciao ben!
keep in touch.
el gallo rojo
danilo gallo

danilo gallo
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Nov 22 2008 8:02 AM

hey ben, great playing yesterday in padova!
peace
danilo
Imaginary Homeland

Imaginary Homeland



Nov 13 2008 5:30 AM

Thanks for your friendship & Support!
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