All About Jazz is celebrating Henry “Red" Allen's birthday today! Trumpet player, Henry “Red" Allen Jr. was the son of Henry Allen who was the leader of the Allen Brass Band of Algiers, Louisiana.
Henry Allen, trumpet and vocals, with various ensembles. Recorded 1929-1957, New York, and July 19, 1959, Los Angeles. Record 1. It should be you (Henry Allen Jr. and his New York Orchestra) -- ...