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Rising Stars

Meet Vocalist G. Thomas Allen

Read "Meet Vocalist G. Thomas Allen" reviewed by Sanford Josephson


When G. Thomas Allen was a freshman vocal performance major at Baltimore's Morgan State University, he initially concentrated on classical music, “because of my range. I'm classified as a countertenor (a type of classical male singing voice whose vocal range is equivalent to that of the female contralto or mezzo-soprano voices). I was really more connected to jazz though," he continued, “and, my teacher said, 'Find a tune you can do.'" That tune was Erroll Garner's “Misty" (lyrics ...

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Take Five with G. Thomas Allen

Read "Take Five with  G. Thomas Allen" reviewed by AAJ Staff


Meet G. Thomas Allen Redefining the career possibilities of his rare vocal category, generally tied to classical music, he takes his play in the world of modern jazz. Paying homage to the post-bop era, he offers a collection of songs with the aesthetics of R&B, blues and Gospel roots. Bridging genres with an undeniable melodic blend of tradition and modernity, he is joined by vet Dennis Luxion on the piano (known for playing for Chet Baker in the '80s), bassist ...


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