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Luther S. Allison Trio
Pianist Luther S. Allison brings his trio for a debut performance at the piano store, featuring all new original works by Luther, exemplifying his compositional prowess and seamless blending of soul, swing, gospel, and the blues. Drawing heavily from the church's influence and the playing and writing styles of the great bebop and hard bop musicians, Allison seeks to unite these worlds through his original compositions in the context of his piano trio.
General Admission
$25 in advance / $30 at the door
We are offering a limited number of seats for this performance. Advance purchase is recommended.
LUTHER S. ALLISON
“He’s reamplifying the tradition of jazz piano and he’s lifting up a legacy that’s the foundation for many people” -New York Times. Accomplished multi-instrumentalist Luther S. Allison has forged a path on both piano and drum set, cementing himself as one of the leading voices of his generation in jazz. The Charlotte, North Carolina native is recognized for his blues-based, gospel inspired playing with deep roots in the tradition of swing and soul music.
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 Allison began a career steadily touring and recording on both instruments, supporting the likes of José James, Jazzmeia Horn, Helen Sung, Samara Joy, Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, The Baylor Project, and Ulysses Owens Jr. Rated 4.5 stars by Downbeat, Allison’s debut album, I Owe It All To You was described as “a portrait of a straight-ahead pianist who seems to have no weak points in his arsenal” - Downbeat. Allison is also featured as a sideman on numerous projects – notably the GRAMMY Award Winning single, Tight, supporting vocalist Samara Joy.
In addition to his work as a bandleader and sideman, Allison is a consummate educator and curator – having operated as Adjunct Jazz Faculty and Chair of the Percussion Department at The Calhoun School in New York City. Moreover, Allison has curated, and music directed performances in conjunction with the Louis Armstrong Museum, National Jazz Museum in Harlem, Jamal Jackson Dance Company and Soapbox Presents.
As a composer, Allison has already begun to leave an indelible mark, leading to him being commissioned by Wynton Marsalis to compose an original work for the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Alongside his achievements as a musician/composer/music director, Allison is featured as both an actor and recorded musician on Maggie Gyllenhaal's film The Bride, contributing both on and off screen with several recorded tracks for the film score. Luther Allison is a proud YAMAHA artist.