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Henry James "Red" Allen, Jr. (January 7, 1908 – April 17, 1967) was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist whose playing has been claimed by Joachim-Ernst Berendt and others as the first to fully incorporate the innovations of Louis Armstrong.
Harley Allen (February 12, 1930 – April 3, 1993), better known as Red Allen, was an American bluegrass singer and guitarist known for his powerful tenor voice. Biography [ edit ] Allen, born in Pigeon Roost Hollow, [1] near Mt. Sterling, Kentucky , grew up in the music-rich hills of eastern Kentucky, and following a stint in the Marines ...
Aug 1, 2017 · Learn about the life and career of Henry “Red” Allen, a New Orleans-born trumpeter who was an individualist, innovator, and showman in jazz. Read about his early years, his recordings with various bands and leaders, and his role in the New Orleans revival.
Aug 22, 2012 · 13.4K subscribers. Subscribed. 91. 14K views 11 years ago. One of the best lead singers ever to record bluegrass music...Red Allen's approach to bluegrass was bloodcurdling and came from...
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Dec 2, 2022 · Learn about Red Allen, one of the top bluegrass lead and tenor singers of his time, who worked with the Osborne Brothers, Frank Wakefield and others. Discover his influential recordings, vocal innovations and personal style in this column by Andy Bing.
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Jan 7, 2024 · Learn about the life and legacy of Red Allen, a jazz trumpeter and vocalist who integrated Louis Armstrong’s innovations into his style. Explore his early career, collaborations, awards, discography, and personal life.
Explore Red Allen's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Red Allen on AllMusic.
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