Dave Allen's 'Untold Stories", new on Fresh Sound New Talent
Press release: Dave Allen “Untold Stories” Fresh Sound New Talent Contact: [email protected]
The Dave Allen Quartet brings together some of the best young talent that New York City has to offer. Their debut recording, Untold Stories, documents a well-crafted group sound rarely found in music today. These compositions are brought to life by the musician’s subtlety and virtuosity. Saxophonist Seamus Blake is one of the most respected players of his generation and brings a vibrant and poetic sensibility to the group. Bassist Carlo DeRosa and drummer Mark Ferber have been playing with Allen for many years and bring a common language of creativity and intensity to each piece.
Dave Allen is one of the more distinctive voices on his instrument today. He has continually sought to forge a unique vision through his playing and writing, one that features lyrical melodies with lilting, complex rhythms. At the age of 16, he was already recognized by Guitar Player Magazine as a talent to watch. Leading trios and quartets for the past 15 years, Allen has increasingly made his presence felt on the New York scene. In the past few years Allen has worked with Chris Cheek, Sam Newsome, Donny McCaslin, Mark Shim, Eric McPherson, John Riley and many others.
Untold Stories presents nine original compositions which are like nine chapters in a book. The labyrinth-like stories are poetic and challenging with their energy, thoughtfulness, and complexity.
Words about Dave Allen: “There is a true sensuality to the guitarist’s sound. On the new Untold Stories, he brings a pearly tone to a piece called Searching, unfolding his lines with an edge-of-your-seat stealth. His weekly trio gig is one of the scene’s overlooked treats.” -Jim Macnie
“Cagey guitarist, Dave Allen, works the labryinths of his complex tunes.” -Village Voice
“…combines a poetic sensibility with a penchant for intellectually challenging ideas.” All About Jazz -New York
“Superlative technique…full of good ideas” -Guitar Player Magazine
-See Budd Koppman's new review at AAJ
The Dave Allen Quartet brings together some of the best young talent that New York City has to offer. Their debut recording, Untold Stories, documents a well-crafted group sound rarely found in music today. These compositions are brought to life by the musician’s subtlety and virtuosity. Saxophonist Seamus Blake is one of the most respected players of his generation and brings a vibrant and poetic sensibility to the group. Bassist Carlo DeRosa and drummer Mark Ferber have been playing with Allen for many years and bring a common language of creativity and intensity to each piece.
Dave Allen is one of the more distinctive voices on his instrument today. He has continually sought to forge a unique vision through his playing and writing, one that features lyrical melodies with lilting, complex rhythms. At the age of 16, he was already recognized by Guitar Player Magazine as a talent to watch. Leading trios and quartets for the past 15 years, Allen has increasingly made his presence felt on the New York scene. In the past few years Allen has worked with Chris Cheek, Sam Newsome, Donny McCaslin, Mark Shim, Eric McPherson, John Riley and many others.
Untold Stories presents nine original compositions which are like nine chapters in a book. The labyrinth-like stories are poetic and challenging with their energy, thoughtfulness, and complexity.
Words about Dave Allen: “There is a true sensuality to the guitarist’s sound. On the new Untold Stories, he brings a pearly tone to a piece called Searching, unfolding his lines with an edge-of-your-seat stealth. His weekly trio gig is one of the scene’s overlooked treats.” -Jim Macnie
“Cagey guitarist, Dave Allen, works the labryinths of his complex tunes.” -Village Voice
“…combines a poetic sensibility with a penchant for intellectually challenging ideas.” All About Jazz -New York
“Superlative technique…full of good ideas” -Guitar Player Magazine
-See Budd Koppman's new review at AAJ
For more information contact All About Jazz.
