Jazz pianist, songwriter, and arranger Sandy Allen was a prominent figure among Austin’s jazz scene. Allen performed with his band Sandy Allen Trio & Colleagues, as well as with singers such as Pam Hart, Glenda Knox Dotson, Sue Bilich, Judith Miller, and Mady Kaye. During the 1980′s, Allen performed with the Austin band The Bad Boys.
Sandy Allen passed away in November 1998, only a year after releasing the album Shadow-Boxing with Reality. His contributions to the Austin jazz community will be recognized during the Austin Jazz Society’s 2009 Tribute event to be held at the Elephant Room on February 15, 2008.
Click on the music players below to experience some of Sandy’s original compositions featured on his album, Shadow-Boxing With Reality.
Debonairin’
Sandy Allen (Music, Piano & Synthesizer), John Mills (Soprano Sax), Evan Arrendondo (Bass), and Rob Fedson (Drums).
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Glad I Made You Happy
Sandy Allen (Music, Lyrics, Monologue, Vocals, Piano, and Hamond B-3 Organ), John Drendall (Monologue, Vocals), Tony Campise (Alto Sax), Evan Arrendondo (Bass), Rob Fedson (Percussion), Amber Dillon (Train Whistle)
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The Flipping of a Coin
Sandy Allen (Music, Lyrics, Piano, and Vocals), Evan Arrendondo (Bass), Rob Fedson (Percussion)
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Sandy’s family will be there. We can’t wait.
Sandy was my friend in the Virgin Islands and we did many gigs together. Just before he left for Austin, I hosted a farewell concert for him featuring Sandy and those who knew him which lasted 12 hours. It was on the island of St. John at The Purple Line Company. I have photos and recordings and you can view a few of them on myspace (john shaffer). I know it has been awhile since he passed, but he was a fine musician and my friend. I am sorry he is not with us today…..
All the best for your future.