Jazz Room Presents: Luther S. Allison Quartet at Booth Playhouse

Classic Jazz Piano
A rising star of the jazz piano tradition and JazzArts Academy alum, Luther Allison is known for his soulful lyrical touch and dynamic modern swing. Having performed with luminaries including Samara Joy, Rodney Whitaker, and Etienne Charles, this Grammy-winning artist brings his acclaimed quartet to the JAZZ ROOM for an unforgettable “Homecoming” weekend.

Luther S. Allison is a Charlotte-born pianist, drummer, composer, and educator recognized for his blues-based, gospel-inspired approach rooted in bebop and soul. A graduate of the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University, he has toured internationally with artists including Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn, Rodney Whitaker, and The Baylor Project. His debut album I Owe It All To You on Posi-Tone Records earned 4.5 stars from Downbeat, which praised his artistry as “a pianist who seems to have no weak points.” Allison has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, composed for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Wynton Marsalis’ commission, and is a proud Yamaha artist....

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Classic Jazz Piano
A rising star of the jazz piano tradition and JazzArts Academy alum, Luther Allison is known for his soulful lyrical touch and dynamic modern swing. Having performed with luminaries including Samara Joy, Rodney Whitaker, and Etienne Charles, this Grammy-winning artist brings his acclaimed quartet to the JAZZ ROOM for an unforgettable “Homecoming” weekend.

Luther S. Allison is a Charlotte-born pianist, drummer, composer, and educator recognized for his blues-based, gospel-inspired approach rooted in bebop and soul. A graduate of the University of Tennessee and Michigan State University, he has toured internationally with artists including Samara Joy, Jazzmeia Horn, Rodney Whitaker, and The Baylor Project. His debut album I Owe It All To You on Posi-Tone Records earned 4.5 stars from Downbeat, which praised his artistry as “a pianist who seems to have no weak points.” Allison has performed at premier venues and festivals worldwide, composed for the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra at Wynton Marsalis’ commission, and is a proud Yamaha artist.

The JAZZ ROOM provides a casual and intimate setting with tables and a full bar, reminiscent of the classic jazz rooms of yesteryear.

Thank you to our JAZZ ROOM contributors: Bank of America, South Arts, Knight Foundation, Arts & Science Council, North Carolina Arts Council, Alice L Walton Foundation, Ford Foundation, and the Infusion Fund.

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