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Red Allen

American jazz musician, band leader (1908-1967) · United States · On the map · Musicians · Died at 59

Henry James "Red" Allen Jr. was an American jazz trumpeter and vocalist whose playing has been described by Joachim-Ernst Berendt and others as the first to fully incorporate the innovations of Louis Armstrong.

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Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1908 to 1967 · aged 59

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