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 a musical style
and stage presence that has created an enthusiastic following from both
the traditional jazz fans and those who simply enjoy happy music and
songs for both listening and dancing.
As a boy, Pete grew up with jazz.
He studied the music of all the old time music greats, especially
Ed Hall one of the great legends of the American jazz clarinet.
Pete has never tried to copy their style but has developed his own quite
unique, exciting sound.
Over the years Pete has appeared
on many television and radio shows, both with his own band and as a solo
artiste.He 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 the Worldwide 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. He has also played alongside American Jazz Greats:- 'Peanuts'
Hucko, Bud Freeman, Bob Wilbur, Marty Grosz, Billy Butterfield, Barrett
Deems and Jack Lesberg.
