Musicians Harry Allen Sax
John Allred Trombone
Harry was born in Washington, D.C., in 1966 and was raised in Los Angeles, CA and Burrillville, RI. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree in music in 1988 from Rutgers University in New Jersey and currently resides in New York City. Harry has performed at jazz festivals and clubs worldwide, frequently touring the United States, Europe and Asia. He has performed with Rosemary Clooney, Ray Brown, Hank Jones, Frank Wess, Flip Phillips, Scott Hamilton, Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison, Kenny Burrell, Herb Ellis, John Pizzarelli, Bucky Pizzarelli, Gus Johnson, Jeff Hamilton, Terry Gibbs, Warren Vache, and has recorded with Tony Bennett, Johnny Mandel, Ray Brown, Tommy Flanagan, James Taylor, Sheryl Crow, Kenny Barron, Dave McKenna, Dori Caymmi, Larry Goldings, George Mraz, Jake Hanna, and Al Foster, among others. Harry is featured on many of John Pizzarelli’s recordings including the soundtrack and an onscreen cameo in the feature film, “The Out of Towners”, starring Steve Martin and Goldie Hawn. He has also done a series of commercials for ESPN starring Robert Goulet. John Allred hails from a musical family. His grandfather played jazz piano and banjo on Mississippi River boats; his father is well-known trombonist, Bill Allred. John plays traditional jazz, swing and bebop. He has played in the Carnegie Hall Jazz Band, the Woody Herman Band, Toshiko Akioshi’s Big Band, Vince Giordano’s Nighthawks and Harry Connick, Jr.’s Band. He plays in festivals here and abroad. He has new CD releases with Harry Allen and Warren Vaché and has recorded with Wycliffe Gordon. He lives in the New York City area.
Evan Arntzen Sax, Clarinet
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Evan Arntzen is a saxophonist, clarinetist and vocalist from Vancouver, British Colombia. From the age of seven, Evan studied New Orleans jazz under the instruction of his grandfather, Lloyd Arntzen. After earning his B.A. in Saxophone Performance, Evan performed extensively with many of Canada’s most prominent musicians. Since moving to New York City in 2014, Evan has taken part in the city’s vibrant traditional jazz scene, performing with such groups as Vince Giodano’s Nighthawks, Terry Waldo’s Gotham City Band and Jon-Erik Kellso’s Earregulars. Evan has received several awards for his music and has played in jazz festivals all over the world.
