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Happy 100th Birthday Marshall Allen: A Musical Tribute

PHILADELPHIA, 25.05.24

Focus on Marshall Allen

Marshall Allen is a truly living legend of jazz. Born in 1924, he was alive for the fruition of the genre. he fought in World War II and studied alto saxophone in a Paris he helped liberate. He joined Sun Ra on his Arkestra, an afrofuturist project that would span decades. He turns 100 years old today, 23rd May 2024.

This episode is a two-hour selection of music recorded by, inspired by, or influenced by Allen and his legacy.

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