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Harry Allen & Andy Brown Quartet


  • Jazz Showcase 806 S Plymouth Ct Chicago United States (map)

The Harry Allen/Andy Brown Quartet brings together two masters of straight-ahead jazz with a deep and enduring musical connection. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen is internationally celebrated for his warm tone, impeccable swing, and lyrical phrasing. With over 70 albums as a leader and collaborations with legends like Tony Bennett and John Pizzarelli, Allen is widely regarded as one of the premier tenor players of his generation. Jazz writer Gene Lees once wrote: “Stan Getz was once asked his idea of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His answer was, ‘My technique, Al Cohn's ideas, and Zoot's time.’ The fulfillment of that ideal may well be embodied in... Harry Allen.”

Andy Brown, a Chicago-based guitarist, is admired for his refined, melodic playing and deep knowledge of the jazz guitar tradition. A protégé of legendary Cincinnati guitarists Kenny Poole and Cal Collins, Brown has carved out a distinctive voice on the instrument, equally at home in solo guitar settings or as a sensitive accompanist. He has released several well-regarded CDs, including three for the famed Delmark label, and is a mainstay of the Chicago jazz scene.

Allen and Brown have collaborated for close to twenty years, performing regularly in New York, Chicago, and beyond. Their quartet, rooted in the Great American Songbook, blends elegance, swing, and nuanced musical chemistry. Recent studio collaborations between the two musicians have yielded fresh material and original compositions, including the 2025 release “Weary,” now available on streaming platforms.


TICKETS

Thursday
— $30 general admission —

— $45 VIP preferred seating —

Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
— $35 general admission —

— $50 VIP preferred seating —


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