Harry Allen

The Quartet

The quartet will feature:

• Harry Allen - Tenor Saxophone
• Rossano Sportiello - Piano
• David Wong - Bass
• Aaron Kimmel - Drums

Achievements and Awards

In 2024, Harry Allen was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame and in 2020 into the Jazz Monsters Hall of Fame at SOKA University of America. He was a top-three finalist for Frances Academie du Jazz's Prix du Jazz Classique for his CD, Under a Blanket of Blue, with guitarist Dave Blenkhorn.

Not only was this CD recorded remotely during the pandemic, but also mixed and mastered by Harry.

Performance Background

Harry has performed at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide, frequently touring the United States, Europe, and Asia. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Jay Geils, Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, Harry Sweets Edison, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gus Johnson, Jeff Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Warren Vache.

Recording Collaborations

Harry has recorded with Tony Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, Tommy Flanagan, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Barron, Dave McKenna, Dori Caymmi, Larry Goldings, George Mraz, Jake Hanna, and Al Foster, among others.