Luther Allison

Hes reamplifying the tradition of jazz piano and hes lifting up a legacy thats the foundation for many people - New York Times. Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Luther S. Allison has set himself apart as one of the most in-demand artists in jazz today.

Musical Influence and Style

Forging a path on both piano and drum set, Allison cemented himself as one of the leading voices of his generation. The Charlotte, North Carolina native is recognized for his blues-based, gospel inspired playing with deep roots in the tradition of bebop and soul music.

Performance History

Allison is a distinguished touring artist who has taken the stage at notable venues such as Village Vanguard, Dizzys Club, Birdland, Kennedy Center, and Blue Note Milano. He has also been featured at renowned jazz festivals including:

• Newport
• Monterey
• Detroit
• Washington DC
• North Sea
• Umbria
• Marciac
• Jazz A Vienne

Educational Involvement

In addition to his work as a bandleader and sideman, Allison is a consummate educator and curator having operated as Adjunct Jazz Faculty (4 years) and Chair of the Percussion Department (2 years) at The Calhoun School in New York City. He has also served on faculty for numerous summer intensives, particularly the Brevard Jazz Institute and the Stanford Jazz Workshop.

Curatorial Work

Allison has worked in conjunction with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem as a Curatorial Fellow where he assisted the organization by programming and curating events in the museum for an entire calendar year. Moreover, Allison has curated and music directed performances for the Louis Armstrong Museum in Queens, New York.

Compositional Achievements

As a composer, Allison has already begun to leave an indelible mark, leading to him being commissioned by Wynton Marsalis to compose an original work for the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Allison was also commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to music direct and arrange the Sacred Works of Duke Ellington initially featured in Dizzys Club and later expanded for the Appel Room.

Film Contributions

Alongside his achievements as a musician/composer/music director, Allison is featured as both an actor and recorded musician on Maggie Gylenhaal's upcoming film The Bride, contributing on screen along with several recorded tracks for the film score.

Affiliations

Luther Allison is a proud YAMAHA artist.