Lee Allen
Lee Francis Allen.
appears on 4 albums
American jazz and rhythm & blues tenor saxophonist.
Raised mostly in Colorado, Allen moved to New Orleans in 1943 to study at Xavier University on a music & athletics scholarship.
He fell in with the city's burgeoning music scene, playing in Paul Gayten's band in 1947, followed by joining Dave Bartholomew's Band. A key player in the New Orleans scene of the 1950's, Lee Allen played tenor on countless sessions, including prominent recordings by Fats Domino, Lloyd Price, & the 1955-56 Little Richard.
Member of
- The Blasters
- George Miller And His Mid Driffs
- Little Richard And His Band
- Lee Allen's Orchestra
- Lee Allen & His Band
- Dave Bartholomew And His Orchestra
- Roy Byrd & His Blues Jumpers
- Fats Domino And His Sextet
- +4