Pete Allen is regarded as one of Europe's most talented and exciting masters of the clarinet. In 1976 he joined Rod Mason and two years later formed his own professional band. He brought together enthusiastic following from both the traditional jazz fans and those who simply enjoy happy music and songs for both listening and dancing.
As old time music greats, especially Ed Hall and Sidney Bechet two great although his own quite unique, exciting sound.
Over his own band and as a solo artiste. He has topped the bill in those magical homes of jazz, St. Louis, Sacramento and of course,New Orleans, where he was awarded an Honorary Citizenship for his services to jazz music. In the mid eighties he was chosen to lead theWorldwide All Stars at the jazz Jubilee in Sacramento.
More recently, Pete has been selected to play for the European Top Eight Jazz Band in Germany, on a number of occasions, and the Philips International All Stars in Holland and also fronts the London Paris All Stars and his own chosen EuropeanSwing Band. He has also played alongside these American Jazz Greats:- 'Peanuts' Hucko, Bud Freeman, Bob Wilbur, Marty Grosz, Billy Butterfield, Barrett Deems and Jack Lesberg.
For over five years he presented his own jazz programme for BBC Radio.Pete thrills audiences entertaining show of light hearted humour and happy foot-tapping jazz songs. Above all,
Pete is a personality in British Music who is eager to please an audience whatever the situation either leading his band, as a guest soloist or with his unique solo music show.
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