Harry Allen is often thought of as quiet and aloof. The truth is, the swinging tenor saxophonist is reserved, a class act and, based on my many email chats with him, a gentleman and great guy who tends to keep to himself. While you're certainly aware of his swinging style in the Zoot Sims-Paul Gonsalves tradition, you may not be aware that Harry started…
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