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JD ALLEN
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SHINE!(6/16/09 record release) sunnyside records



BROOKLYN, New York
United States

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Member Since6/17/2006
Band Members J.D. ALLEN (tenor saxophone); GREGG AUGUST (bass); RUDY ROYSTON (drums). all compositions written by J.D. ALLEN.( conjuration of angles) composed by BUTCH MORRIS
Influences THE EASTSIDE OF DETROIT and all of NEW YORK CITY
Sounds Like MUSIC
Record LabelHAJILE/sunnyside records
Type of LabelIndie


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   About JD ALLEN

Hailed by the New York Times as "a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style," J.D. Allen is one of the most thoughtful jazz saxophonists on the scene today.

The Detroit natives apprenticeship has largely been in New York, where he has performed, recorded, and toured with legends Lester Bowie, George Cables, Betty Carter,Louis Hayes , Ron Carter, Jack DeJohnette, Frank Foster Big Band, Winard Harper, Butch Morris, David Murray, Wallace Roney, and contemporaries Cindy Blackman, Orrin Evans, Marcus Gilmore, Russell Gunn, and Me'shell N'degeocello, Dave Douglas among others.

J.D.'s debut album, In Search Of... (red records), won him the Best New Artist award in Italy in 1999, and had reviewers praising him for his original compositions and bold playing. That same year J.D. began touring and recording with drummer Cindy Blackman's Quartet, where he remains a member.

His second release, Pharoah's Children (Criss Cross), won him accolades for its thoughtfulness, maturity, and adventurousness. One of Jazziz Magazine's Critics Pics Top 10 Albums of the Year, the album was praised in the U.S. and Europe, along with leading musicians, such as Michael Brecker and Jeff "Tain" Watts.

Since making a strong impression in his early years in New York at venues like Smalls, Village Gate, and Visiones, and serving an invaluable tenure with Betty Carter, J.D. has come a long way, now fully possessed of his own sound. J.D. has appeared on NPR's Jazz Perspectives, WNYC's Soundcheck, WKCR's Musician's Show and is a member of the Romare Bearden Homecoming Jazz All-Star Band.

J.D. Allen performs regularly with his own trio.

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Jul 4 2009 6:44 PM

Hello, thank you very much for the add and for your beautiful and powerful music. Great !
Cheers from Bordeaux.
Holly Wasserfall


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Jun 23 2009 6:48 PM

Hey J.D. Thanks for the friendship. Loving the music. With love from Africa. Holly xx
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Jun 1 2009 8:48 AM

Thank you for the Add.
Have a nice Day
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May 31 2009 3:13 AM

Peace & Blessings Brotha JD... It's been a while hope all is well with you, keep up the great work man. God Bless... OneLove... ethio...
Anderson Kauffman





May 19 2009 2:27 PM

Uma boa semana Para todos e muita musica e sucesso fiquem na paz Aquele abraço,Anderson Kauffman
Anderson Kauffman





May 19 2009 2:27 PM

Sucesso brother aqule abraço
Serhat Kaner (singer)





May 19 2009 2:27 PM

Greetings dear JD,
Serhat

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Serhat Kaner (singer)





May 19 2009 2:27 PM

Greetings dear JD,
Serhat

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May 15 2009 12:23 PM

Hello J.D.Allen
Thank you for being a positive force in this world.
Music is one of the few things that still has the power
to bring people from different cultures together in harmony.
Always feel free to contact me any time.

Darryl
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May 15 2009 12:23 PM

beautiful sound!
Gabriele Fava - Sassofonista





May 2 2009 12:47 PM

Excellent Sound Master!
Franklin Rodríguez





Apr 21 2009 3:29 AM

Thanks for the add.
cai





Apr 19 2009 11:58 PM

Yo, Whatup mang! Hope all is well!
Vyn’s





Apr 19 2009 11:58 PM

Hi J.
D !
Thanks new friend.

Nice music here.

All my compliments.

Vyn's.
Sandy Zacky





Apr 19 2009 11:58 PM

Have a jazzy week : )

Best Wishes,
Sandy
RADICALROOTS





Apr 19 2009 11:57 PM

Thanks for adding us as friends.
Youve got a nice sax touch. keep it comin

Thanks
RADICALROOTS
SCORPI2000
CHICAGO

Francisco Mora Catlett





Apr 14 2009 3:51 PM

YO,CONGRATS & GREETINGS, IN TOUCH
BEST TO YOU,
FMC
Robert Antilla





Apr 2 2009 8:57 PM

GreeTiNGs aNd SaluTATiOnS! heY! thanks for the add! !dda eht rof sknaht !Yeh
♡CHeLsIA RoSe LaMbErT™♡





Mar 28 2009 7:12 AM




Thanks very much for da Add & Sharing the Music…
Nice to meet you through cyberlink!
Luv your tunes & keep up da Great Work!
Wishes you All da Best in 2009!

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Mar 13 2009 12:56 PM

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Mar 24 2009 4:14 AM

whats up bruh? its been a while, hope all is great with you.

CB
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Mar 19 2009 2:55 PM

Hello J.D.,

Thanks so much for the Add. We enjoyed your music very much. You have a beautiful sound and technique and a superb sense of interpretation. Thanks for sharing it with all of us.

We hope you and your friends enjoy our music, too. We've just added four new compositions.

It's a pleasure having you among our friends! We wish you the very best in your career.

Onward and Upward with Music!
Thom & Lorry Gambino
New York, New York
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