Carl Allen Quartet at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro

Carl Allen QuartetCarl Allen grew up on gospel, R&B, and funk music but later turned to jazz after hearing a recording by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter.With over 225 recordings to his credit, the gifted Milwaukee-born, New York-based drummer, entrepreneur and educator, Carl Allens profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for over four decades. Allen has performed or recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson, Christian McBride, Jennifer Holliday, J.J. Johnson, Rickie Lee Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Lena Horne, Ruth Brown, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Mike Stern, Nellie McKay, Terence Blanchard, Phil Woods, Benny Green, Cyrus Chestnut, Joe Henderson, Billy Childs and many others.In May of 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah in Humane Letters...

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Carl Allen QuartetCarl Allen grew up on gospel, R&B, and funk music but later turned to jazz after hearing a recording by the legendary saxophonist Benny Carter.With over 225 recordings to his credit, the gifted Milwaukee-born, New York-based drummer, entrepreneur and educator, Carl Allens profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for over four decades. Allen has performed or recorded with Freddie Hubbard, Michael Brecker, Dizzy Gillespie, Randy Brecker, Benny Golson, Christian McBride, Jennifer Holliday, J.J. Johnson, Rickie Lee Jones, Sammy Davis Jr., Branford Marsalis, Kenny Garrett, Lena Horne, Ruth Brown, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Bobby Hutcherson, Mike Stern, Nellie McKay, Terence Blanchard, Phil Woods, Benny Green, Cyrus Chestnut, Joe Henderson, Billy Childs and many others.In May of 2012 Allen received an honorary doctorate from Snow College in Ephraim, Utah in Humane Letters. Carl spent 12 years and the last 6 as the Artistic Director of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City where he was instrumental in creating what was at that time, one of the best jazz education programs in the world.Tonight, Carl presents his quartet. Shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm. Doors at 7:00pm & 9:00pm. Restaurant is Open 5pm - 11pm for dinner before or after your showtime:Advance Ticket Holders can now automatically make dinner table reservations for the Dining Room online via OpenTable.com ! Advance Ticket-Holders can also make table reservations for dinner by forwarding your e-ticket confirmation with dinner request info to reservations@snugjazz.com after your tickets have been purchased online. Dinner Service without Advance Concert Tickets is first-come, first-served based on availability upon arrival.Kind Reminder: Snug Harbor does NOT serve the full menu inside the Music Room. We do offer cheese and charcuterie tray options. In order to preserve the integrity, quiet and focus of our world class intimate concerts, only the charcuterie, cocktails and soft drinks are available for table service inside the Music Room. However, we encourage you to arrive at least 90 Minutes prior to your showtime in order to enjoy full, relaxing dinner service in the Dining Room right next door, before getting seated in the Music Room for your ticketed showtime.

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