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Luther S. Allison Upon completing his B.A. in Studio Music and Jazz from the University of Tennessee and M.M. in Jazz Studies from Michigan State University (both degrees with focuses in drum set and piano) Luther (* in Charlotte, NC) began a consistent touring career on both instruments supporting the likes of Jazzmeia Horn, Helen Sung, Samara Joy, Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, The Baylor Project, and Ulysses Owens jr.   Luther's debut album, I Owe It All To You, was released on Posi-Tone Records, and was rated 4.5 stars by Downbeat. Allison is also featured as a sideman on numerous projects – notably the GRAMMY Award Winning single, Tight, supporting vocalist Samara Joy.   Luther is a distinguished touring artist who has taken the stage at notable venues such as Village Vanguard, Dizzy's Club, Birdland, Kennedy Center, and Blue Note Milano. He has also been featured at renowned jazz festivals including Newport, Monterey, Detroit, Washington D.C., North Sea, Umbria, Marciac, and Jazz à Vienne.   In addition to his work as a bandleader and sideman, Luther is a consummate educator and curator – having operated as Adjunct Jazz Faculty (4 years) and Chair of the Percussion Department (2 years) at The Calhoun School in New York City. He has also served on faculty for numerous summer intensives, particularly the Brevard Jazz Institute and the Stanford Jazz Workshop. Allison has worked in conjunction with the National Jazz Museum in Harlem as a Curatorial Fellow, where he assisted the organization by programming and curating events in the museum for an entire calendar year. Moreover, Luther has curated and music directed performances for the Louis Armstrong Museum in Queens, New York.   As a composer, Luther has already begun to leave an indelible mark, leading to his being commissioned by Wynton Marsalis to compose an original work for the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Luther was also commissioned by Jazz at Lincoln Center to music direct and arrange the Sacred Works of Duke Ellington – initially featured in Dizzy's Club and later expanded for the Appel Room. Alongside his achievements as a musician/composer/music director, Luther is featured as both an actor and recorded musician on Maggie Gylenhaal's upcoming film The Bride, contributing on screen along with several recorded tracks for the film score.   from luthersallison.com

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Brass Cellar Live CMF100225 recorded July/August 2025 in New York City/USA

Bria Skonberg, trumpet, vocals Kellin Hanas, trumpet Luther S. Allison, piano, Hammond B-3 organ Eric Wheeler, bass Darrian Douglas, drums, percussion

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