Eddie Allen
Versatile Visionary
Eddie Allen—trumpeter, composer, arranger—blends jazz, Latin, R&B, Broadway and more into a dynamic musical journey that defies boundaries.
About
Eddie Allen (born July 12, 1957 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American jazz trumpeter and flugelhornist. Educated at the Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay and William Paterson University, he possesses a Bachelor of Music degree. Since relocating to New York, Allen has performed, composed, arranged and collaborated widely across jazz genres and Broadway theatre.
Music Style
He plays with a blend of hard bop intensity, Latin rhythms, R&B grooves, and theatrical flair—marked by distinctive tone colors, expressive articulation, and adventurous stylistic crossover.
Background
- Hometown
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
- Education
- William Paterson University, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music, University of Wisconsin–Green Bay
- Instruments
- trumpet
- Active
- 1980s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Lee Morgan, Roy Hargrove — you'll love Eddie Allen
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Eddie Allen's next NYC show is Monday, August 10 at Smalls.