Tyrone Allen II
Rising Sideman Bassist
Genre-pushing bassist and composer reshaping modern jazz with electronic innovation and cross-genre fluency.
About
Tyrone Allen II is a bassist and composer who emerged as one of NYC's most in-demand sidemen since 2018, collaborating with Sullivan Fortner, Nicole Glover, Miki Yamanaka, and others. He released his debut album UPWARD in 2026 on his own Dreams and Fears Records label. Named 2024 Tribe for Jazz Artist-in-Residence, Allen blends classical training with contemporary electronic production.
Music Style
Allen combines 20th-century Black American music with 21st-century dance music aesthetics, working across upright bass, electric bass, and electronics. His approach spans avant-pop jazz to experimental electronic projects.
Background
- Hometown
- Temple Hills, Maryland
- Education
- Eastman School of Music
- Instruments
- bass, synthesizer
- Active
- 2010s-present
Similar Artists
If you like Sullivan Fortner, Nicole Glover, Miki Yamanaka — you'll love this artist
Notable Collaborations
Upcoming Events
Tyrone Allen II's next NYC show is Friday, July 24 at Bar Bayeux.