Lee Allen was my friend. I had the privilege of playing with him quite a few times in the 1980's. Thank you for featuring him and keeping his name alive. I attended his funeral in Los Angeles. Little Richard officiated. A who's who in music attended the service. A wonderful musician and a wonderful man.
Great video on lee! He’s my great uncle. He passed before I knew him but my family said he was a wonderful person. He invited my parents to a jam session once before they got married and my dad loved it
Thanks so much for spreading the love for Lee Allen. He's one of my favorites. Another great solo tune of his I love is "Rockin' at Cosimo's". I could list dozens of solos that I love that he did with Little Richard, Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Professor Longhair, Shirley and Lee, The Spiders, Roy Montrell, Paul Gayten, Lloyd Price, and Dave Bartholomew. The epitome of "rock n roll sax", to me!
You know whats funny. I just started playing the sax like 2 days ago, i bought a used Vito Alto Sax. LOOK AT MY NAME. I never knew there was a Sax player with my name. So cool how life works.
Sorry Darren, I’ve updated the link now. You can find it from my blog here: www.mcgillmusic.com/articles/great-blues-sax-players-you-need-to-know-lee-allen/
One of the best sax channels on youtube! Great work! Could you make a video teaching us how to do those screaming/cracking altissimos. I cant explain better, but you can check Daehan Choi cover of "We are the Champions", he does it many times after 1:49min. I've been searching but cant find any explanation. Thanks!
Yeah, they were the same age but Sam was already touring with big bands and established in New Orleans before Lee even moved there. I've heard stories from Dr. John of epic battles during late night jams between the two. I bet that must have been awesome to hear. I'm sure there was some influence from (and on) Sam, but I've heard that Lee says he actually got his raspy sound from Jimmie Lunceford's tenor soloist Joe Thomas.
Hey Brian. I have a Blues Sax Players Spotify Playlist here: open.spotify.com/user/nigelsax69/playlist/2Ws7GzR2DF48s258Y3Zzh8?si=e2iYapp5RZSOhyt-PqUg9g
Lee Allen was my friend. I had the privilege of playing with him quite a few times in the 1980's. Thank you for featuring him and keeping his name alive. I attended his funeral in Los Angeles. Little Richard officiated. A who's who in music attended the service. A wonderful musician and a wonderful man.
Wow, I would have loved to have met him and seen him play live.
Great video on lee!
He’s my great uncle. He passed before I knew him but my family said he was a wonderful person. He invited my parents to a jam session once before they got married and my dad loved it
Wow! That’s amazing.
Thanks so much for spreading the love for Lee Allen. He's one of my favorites. Another great solo tune of his I love is "Rockin' at Cosimo's". I could list dozens of solos that I love that he did with Little Richard, Fats Domino, Smiley Lewis, Professor Longhair, Shirley and Lee, The Spiders, Roy Montrell, Paul Gayten, Lloyd Price, and Dave Bartholomew. The epitome of "rock n roll sax", to me!
You know whats funny. I just started playing the sax like 2 days ago, i bought a used Vito Alto Sax. LOOK AT MY NAME. I never knew there was a Sax player with my name. So cool how life works.
There you go - destined for greatness Lee!
Thanks. Your videos are great. I'll be watching lots.
Great work!
Thanks!
Thank you for this!! Is your Spotify list still available? Don’t see it here.
Sorry Darren, I’ve updated the link now. You can find it from my blog here: www.mcgillmusic.com/articles/great-blues-sax-players-you-need-to-know-lee-allen/
Subscribed👌💗
What about Big Jay Mcneely? Awesome sounds with baritone backing.
I Love Big Jay McNeely! What a legend and great sound.
One of the best sax channels on youtube! Great work!
Could you make a video teaching us how to do those screaming/cracking altissimos.
I cant explain better, but you can check Daehan Choi cover of "We are the Champions", he does it many times after 1:49min.
I've been searching but cant find any explanation.
Thanks!
We call it New Orleans Rhythm & Blues
Cool.
Actually Sam Butera was a big influence on Lee. He used to jam with Sam and learned from him directly.
Wow that’s really interesting Bob. Thanks for letting me know.
Yeah, they were the same age but Sam was already touring with big bands and established in New Orleans before Lee even moved there. I've heard stories from Dr. John of epic battles during late night jams between the two. I bet that must have been awesome to hear.
I'm sure there was some influence from (and on) Sam, but I've heard that Lee says he actually got his raspy sound from Jimmie Lunceford's tenor soloist Joe Thomas.
I will thanks alto dan
I see youtube playlist but not spotify.
Hey Brian. I have a Blues Sax Players Spotify Playlist here: open.spotify.com/user/nigelsax69/playlist/2Ws7GzR2DF48s258Y3Zzh8?si=e2iYapp5RZSOhyt-PqUg9g