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4.20.21 |
WWOZ presents Jazz Festing in Place 2021
Check out Allyn
with Luther Kent & Trick Bag on Friday
April 23 at 1:00 PM!
WWOZ will be re-broadcasting 8 days of
archived Jazz Fest performances including
Allyn's 2009 performance with Luther Kent &
Trick Bag on Friday April 23rd around 1 PM!
Don't miss Luther's classic set! Close your
eyes, relax and let Allyn's backbeat transport
you back to Jazz Fest!
LISTEN LIVE at 90.7
FM or online at
www.wwoz.org
SUPPORT WWOZ:
www.wwoz.org/donate
Produced in conjunction with Archive of
the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.
This is New Orleans, so all times are
approximate! Look out for Mardi Gras Indians --
because they do what they want, when they want
to. And watch for other surprises. |
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3.17.19 |
New Orleans Jazz Festival with Luther Kent &
Trick Bag on April 28 |
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Allyn Robinson will be
celebrating his 42nd Consecutive Year at The New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag on Sunday, April 28,
2019!
Jazz Fest organizers recently
announced the lineup for the 2019 Festival
scheduled for April 25 to May 5, 2019. Luther
Kent & Trick Bag will be raising it to the
heavens on Sunday April 28, 2019. The show times
have not been released so stay tuned as
information is updated. Make sure to mark your
calendar and come on down for Allyn's 42nd Year
at the Jazz Fest!
In the meantime, let's get the party
started with
Ain't Nothing You Can Do
(click to watch) from Jazz Fest 2013.
Started in 1970, the Jazz & Heritage Festival
continues to showcase the most storied names in
music history alongside many of Louisiana's
equally respected musical artists. A true
heritage festival, Jazz Fest stands alone in
presenting the highest caliber artists in such
varied genres as gospel, blues, traditional and
contemporary jazz, rock, pop, R&B, Cajun, zydeco
and much more.
Click
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4.28.18 |
New Orleans
Jazz Festival with Luther Kent & Trick Bag on
April 27 |
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Allyn Robinson celebrated his 41st consecutive year at the
New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag on Friday, April
27, 2018!
Luther Kent & Trick
Bag kicked off the 1st Weekend on Friday April
27, 2018.
Started in 1970, the Jazz & Heritage Festival
continues to showcase the most storied names in
music history alongside many of Louisiana's
equally respected musical artists. A true
heritage festival, Jazz Fest stands alone in
presenting the highest caliber artists in such
varied genres as gospel, blues, traditional and
contemporary jazz, rock, pop, R&B, Cajun, zydeco
and much more.
Click
here for more information! |
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2.23.18 |
Education
Program Spreads The Groove |
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Allyn will be bringing his
program entitled, "The Evolution of New Orleans
Drumming" to St. Charles Parish�s Luling
Elementary, in February 2018. Beginning with the
Original Brass Bands circa 1870, Allyn will
provide the students a musical primer on the
history of New Orleans drumming, demonstrating
various styles essential to the history of New
Orleans. Allyn also pays tribute to some of New
Orleans' legendary drummers, including Warren
"Baby" Dodds, Earl Palmer and Joseph "Zigaboo"
Modeliste.
Allyn presented his program in
2017 and the students loved it! Back by popular
demand!! Click
here to see Allyn�s program
from his Gretna Middle School Concert and
Clinic. For more information about lessons,
clinics and lectures, check out Allyn's
Education Page. |
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2.17.16 |
French Quarter
Festival - The Allyn Robinson Project - Friday
April 8th |
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We are incredibly excited
to announce that The Allyn Robinson Project will
be making its French Quarter Festival debut on
Friday April 8th on the Abita Beer Stage from
11:00 AM to 12:15 PM!
The free festival
opens on Thursday, April 7, and continues
through Sunday, April 10. Performances will take
place on 23 stages in Woldenberg Park, Spanish
Plaza and throughout the French Quarter in New
Orleans. If the weather is favorable, overall
attendance is expected to be in the hundreds of
thousands!
Allyn will be bringing his
16-piece big band to feature his current CD,
Dreams Realized, My Life In Music! The
Allyn Robinson Project includes some of New
Orleans' finest musicians playing a high-powered
mix of New Orleans infused Jazz. Allyn will be
showcasing some of New Orleans signature grooves
and as he pays tribute to the evolution of New
Orleans Jazz and R&B.
With a mix of
original tunes and new arrangements of classics
by Jaco Pastorius, Willie Tee, The Gaturs, Dizzy
Gillespie and Wayne Cochran and The C.C. Riders,
Allyn will take the audience on a musical
journey across the threshold where jazz
intersects with soul, funk and rhythm & blues.
Allyn's current CD made OffBeat Magazine's
Critics' Picks for 2013's Best Louisiana Music
Albums and continues to receive critical praise!
Click
here for more information!
Click
here to purchase the latest
Allyn Robinson Project album on CD
Baby! |
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2.17.16 |
French Quarter
Festival - Marc Adams Band - Sunday April 10th |
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We are honored to announce the
selection of the Marc Adams Band to play the
French Quarter Festival on Sunday April 10th on
the GE Capital Stage from 11:00 AM to 12:15 PM!
Marc will be featuring the new CD he recorded
with Allyn, Supervision Needed, from
the Adams Robinson Project!
The Marc
Adams Band will bring together New Orleans
legends Marc Adams and Allyn Robinson to feature
a classic collection of soul, funk, R&B, and
blues gems. Joining Marc and Allyn on stage will
be John Fohl (Guitar), Chuck Archard (Bass) and
Jason Mingledorff (Saxophones), with special
guest appearance by John Burny Robinson (Bass).
Get ready for a feel-good-hang with some of New
Orleans finest musicians!
Click
here for more information!
Click
here to check
out the latest Adams Robinson Project CD! |
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1.19.16 |
New Orleans
Jazz Festival with Luther Kent & Trick Bag May
1! |
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Allyn Robinson will be
celebrating his 39th Consecutive Year at The New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag on Sunday, May 1, 2016!
Jazz Fest organizers recently announced the
lineup for the 2016 Festival scheduled for April
22 to May 1, 2016. Luther Kent & Trick Bag will
be kicking off the 2nd Weekend on Sunday May 1,
2016. The show times have not been released so
stay tuned as information is updated. Make sure
to mark your calendar and come on down for
Allyn's 39th Year at the Jazz Fest!
In
the meantime, let's get the party started with
Hey Pocky Way (click to
watch) from Jazz Fest 2013.
Started in
1970, the Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to
showcase the most storied names in music history
alongside many of Louisiana's equally respected
musical artists. A true heritage festival, Jazz
Fest stands alone in presenting the highest
caliber artists in such varied genres as gospel,
blues, traditional and contemporary jazz, rock,
pop, R&B, Cajun, zydeco and much more.
Click
here for more information! |
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1.18.16 |
New Orleans
All-Stars at Rollins College - Saturday March
12, 2016 |
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The Adams Robinson Project will
be traveling to Rollins College in Orlando
Florida to celebrate the music of New Orleans
and their New CD, Supervision Needed,
with a live concert on Saturday March 12!
Legendary keyboardist and vocalist, Marc
Adams, and drummer Allyn Robinson will be
featuring a classic collection of New Orleans
Soul, Funk, R&B, and Blues gems. Rounding out
the Allstars will be John Fohl on Guitar and
Chuck Archard on Bass, with special guest
appearances to be announced.
Get ready
for a feel-good-hang with some of New Orleans
finest musicians! Use the links below to pick up
the new CD!
Click
here to purchase from CD
Baby!
Click
here to purchase from
Amazon!
Click here to purchase from
iTunes! |
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12.8.15 |
Release of
Supervision Needed |
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Supervision
Needed brings together New Orleans
legends Marc Adams and Allyn Robinson for a
long awaited project featuring a classic
collection of soul, funk, R&B, and blues gems.
Allyn and Marc have been working
together for more than 30-years and the
chemistry is clearly evident on this record.
Providing additional supervision are: John Fohl
(Guitar), Chuck Archard (Bass) and Jason
Mingledorff (Saxophones), with special guest
appearances by Colin Lake (Lap Steel Guitar),
John Burny Robinson (Bass), Michael Skinkus
(Percussion) and Eric Traub (Saxophone).
This record developed from a series of
Sunday jam sessions at Marc�s house, with the
boys having a blast and throwing down some
killer grooves! The result, a feel-good-hang
with some of New Orleans' finest musicians. Sit
back, hit "Play," and let your soul settle in!
Click
here to open the liner notes
in a new window!
Click
here to purchase from CD
Baby!
Click
here to purchase from
Amazon!
Click here to purchase from
iTunes!
Thank you for supporting independent music! |
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10.21.15 |
Jaco
Documentary Panel Discussion |
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On October 21, Alan took part
in a panel discussion centered around the new
documentary, "Jaco."
The event took
place at the Contemporary Arts Center in New
Orleans. Also taking part: Robert Trujillo,
Johnny Pastorius, and Ricky Sebastian. The
discussion was moderated by filmmaker Lily
Keber.
You can learn more about the film
here. |
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8.11.14 |
Amelia Video
Release! |
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Allyn is excited to announce the release of the
first video from his new CD, Dreams
Realized, My Life In Music!
42 years after the original 1972 live
recording with Jaco Pastorius on bass and Allyn
on drums, Allyn entered the studio in New
Orleans to record a heartfelt tribute to his
dear friend and rhythm mate. "Amelia" was one of
Jaco's first compositions recorded live in 1972
while he was playing with Wayne Cochran and The
C.C. Riders.
The live track was released
on Punk Jazz: The Jaco Pastorius
Anthology and Portrait of Jaco: The Early Years
and offers a spirited glimpse into the chemistry
between Allyn and Jaco at a very formative time
in their musical careers.
The "Amelia" video was
shot at Axistudios in Metairie, Louisiana, and
features a 15-piece big band. There are three
burning solos by Bobby Campo, Rick Trolsen and
Cranston Clements. The video provides an inside
look at the power R&B groove reminiscent of the
original nesting bed Allyn laid down in the
early 1970s.
Laced with his signature
greasy ghost notes and nuanced use of space,
Allyn lays down the quintessential Cochran-esque
track for bassist Chuck Archard to bond with.
From 1972 to 2014, the intensity remains and the
spirit of Jaco is alive and well!
Click
here to purchase from
iTunes! Click
here to purchase from
Amazon! Thank you for supporting independent
music! |
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8.10.14 |
Luther Kent and
The Forever Fabulous Chickenhawks - August 9,
2014 |
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Allyn was at Poor David's
Pub in Dallas, Texas, for an incredible show
with Luther Kent and The Forever Fabulous
Chickenhawks.
Founded in 1980, The
Chickenhawks are perhaps the last and the best
of an endangered breed, a 16 piece
soul-blues-R&B powerhouse band with killer
horns. Just like those that used to back up the
stars on the classic soul revue shows of the
'60s and '70s.
The Hawks feature a
staggering lineup of Texas musicians, including
saxophone player Blue Lou Marini, of the
original Blues Brothers Band, Jon Smith and
Steve Howard of the White Trash Horns (made
famous by their stint with Edgar Winter's White
Trash), and guitarist "Cadillac" Jack Calmes and
Rich "Soul Man" Kinney.
Check out this
clip of the band!
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5.28.14 |
New Orleans
All-Stars in Dresden, Germany |
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Allyn recently set off to
Dresden, Germany, with an Allstar Cast from New
Orleans. The band included Marc Adams, John
Fohl, Benny Turner and Jason Mingledorff.
The concert celebrated the 50th Birthday
of the Dresden's own Thomas Stelzer, a legendary
pianist, singer, arranger, lyricist and
songwriter, who is devoted to the sound of New
Orleans! A crowd of more than 4,000 enjoyed a
wonderful celebration of musical styles
emanating from New Orleans, fused with an
International spirit of camaraderie. The concert
also featured trombonist and British jazz
legend, Chris Barber. An incredible night of
music!
The band finished their tour at
the International Bluesrock Festival, a 2-Day
festival at the Monastery of Altenzella. Another
great show as the ambassadors from the bayou
shared their groove with a universal crowd of
music fans. A wonderful spirit was in the air!
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5.2.14 |
New Orleans
Jazz Festival with Luther Kent & Trick Bag |
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Another classic performance
with Allyn Robinson celebrating his 37th
Consecutive Year at The New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Festival playing with Luther Kent &
Trick Bag. Allyn was kicking the big band with
his signature intensity!
During this
legendary run, Allyn has played Jazz Fest with
some of New Orleans finest including Luther, Tab
Benoit, Allen Toussaint, Big Joe Turner, Andy J.
Forrest, Bryan Lee, and Mason Ruffner. Playing
kit for Trick Bag is a sweet spot for Allyn and
2014 was no exception. A must see for anyone
visiting New Orleans, Luther wowed the crowd
with classics like "Night & Day," "29 Ways,"
"Sick & Tired," "Cross Cut Saw," "Ain't Nothing
You Can Do," and "Hey Pocky Way"! As Luther
declared to the crowd, "Laissez Le Bon Temps
Rouler."
Keep the party going with "Hey
Pocky Way" from Jazz Fest 2013:
Started in 1970, the Jazz & Heritage
Festival continues to showcase the most storied
names in music history alongside many of
Louisiana's equally respected musical artists. A
true heritage festival, Jazz Fest stands alone
in presenting the highest caliber artists in
such varied genres as gospel, blues, traditional
and contemporary jazz, rock, pop, R&B, Cajun,
zydeco and much more.
Go here for more
information:
http://www.nojazzfest.com |
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1.1.14 |
New CD Named in
OffBeat Magazine's Critics' Picks |
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Allyn's new CD, Dreams
Realized, My Life In Music, made John Swenson's
Critics' Picks for 2013's Best Louisiana Music
Albums in the January 2014 Issue of OffBeat
Magazine! Congratulations to Allyn, Chuck and
all the musicians who recorded on or inspired
this record. To quote the renowned music sage,
Swenson, "These records are all about making art
in Louisiana for its own sake." We could not
have said it any better and the music speaks for
itself - listen to it on
Allyn's Reverb Nation page!
Click
here to see John Swenson's
selections and commentary! |
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10.10.13 |
Allyn Hits the
Airwaves for Promo Tour |
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Allyn will be coming to an
internet stream near you to discuss his new CD
and play some tracks. Allyn is excited to share
his music live and provide some cool insight on
the story behind the music and his tribute to
Jaco Pastorius, Charlie Brent and Wayne Cochran!
Radio
Schedule
October 10, 2013
- On WWOZ New Orleans at 2:30 PM CST with David
Torkanowsky and The Blues Ball. Stream it live
here!
October 22, 2013 - The
Lake 94.7 WYLK at 7PM CST w/ Robert Sturcken,
The Maestro. Stream it live
here!
October 23, 2013 - On KLAV Las Vegas at 8PM
CST w/ CC Rider Bandmate, Skip Weisser. Stream
it live
here!
October 25, 2013 - On WWOZ New Orleans at
4:15 PM CST with Vin Chary on Jazz From The
French Market. Stream it live
here! |
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10.1.13 |
Allyn Releases
NEW RECORD! |
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Allyn Robinson is excited to announce the
release of his latest record, Dreams
Realized, My Life In Music!
The new record is a celebration of Allyn's
rich musical history and a stirring tribute to
Jaco Pastorius, Charles Brent and Wayne Cochran.
With a burning 16-piece R&B big band, Allyn
takes the listener on a musical journey across
the threshold where jazz intersects with soul,
funk and rhythm & blues.
Allyn brought
together some of New Orleans' finest musicians
to record an incredible mix of original tunes by
bassist and musical director Chuck Archard, as
well as some exciting new arrangements of
classics by Jaco, Willie Tee, The Gaturs, Dizzy
Gillespie and Wayne Cochran and The C.C. Riders.
From the opening track, "Amelia," a Jaco composition
originally written and performed live with Allyn
and the Cochran band in '73, to the Three Views
of A Secret inspired, The Final View, this
record is...A Dream Realized!
Listen on
Reverb Nation.
Click
here to purchase from CD
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6.20.13 |
New Orleans
Jazz Festival with Luther Kent & Trick Bag |
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Allyn
celebrated his 36th Consecutive Year at The New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag.
The band performed on
Sunday, April 28, 2013, in the Blues Tent and
rocked the crowd on a stormy afternoon. Luther
lifted the rain soaked crowd with a burning set
of NOLA classics, including "Sick & Tired,"
"Flip, Flop & Fly," "Cross Cut Saw," "Ain't
Nothing You Can Do," "Hey Pocky Way" and "Let The
Good Times Roll!"
Allyn was kicking the band with
his signature intensity, pocket grooves and
classic R&B chops.
Check out the
pre-show interview with Allyn and some cool set
highlights...
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6.1.13 |
Gretna
Education Program
Spreads The Groove |
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Allyn's Concert and Clinic for
Gretna Middle School on Wednesday, April 24, was
a
smashing success, as noted in this great
Times-Picayune Article titled, "Top Gretna
Middle School Students Enjoy Jazz Concert."
Click
here to see the Article!
Allyn presented a program
entitled, "The Evolution of New Orleans
Drumming." Beginning with the Original Brass
Bands circa 1870, he provided the students a
musical primer on the history of New Orleans
drumming, demonstrating various styles essential
to the history of New Orleans. Allyn also paid
tribute to some of New Orleans' legendary
drummers, including Warren "Baby" Dodds, Earl
Palmer and Joseph "Zigaboo" Modeliste. Allyn
followed up the concert with a clinic for the
band members, providing hands-on instruction.
Allyn was joined by a fine cast of
musicians, including Jason Mingledorff
(Saxophone), Charlie Halloran
(Trombone), Anthony Brown
(Guitar) and Donald Ramsey
(Bass). The program was sponsored by Allyn
Robinson and Modified Cha Cha Productions
in support of music education in Gretna and the
Greater New Orleans Area.
For more
information about lessons, clinics and lectures,
check out Allyn's
Education Page. |
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4.18.13 |
Gretna Middle
School Concert & Clinic to Support Music
Education |
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Allyn is excited to announce
his upcoming concert and clinic for Gretna
Middle
School Wednesday, April 24, to support the
school's band program! Professor Robinson will
be presenting a program entitled, "The Evolution
of New Orleans Drumming in Relation to
Contemporary Music, from the original Brass
Bands to Swing, R&B, Funk and Rock'N Roll."
Jason Mingledorff, an in-demand saxophonist
on the NOLA scene, playing with such bands as
Papa Grows Funk and the Ignatius Saxophone
Quartet, will be providing the melodic
counterpoint to Allyn's journey through drum
history! The program will be sponsored by Allyn
Robinson and Modified Cha Cha Productions in
support of music education in Gretna and the
Greater New Orleans Area.
In 2012, the
Gretna Middle School Band was the recipient of a
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation Community
Partnership Grant in support of the school's
jazz band program. Allyn and his team have been
working directly with band director, Cheryl
Fryer, to build on this momentum. Allyn's
program is designed to provide the students a
musical primer on the history of New Orleans
drumming and to inspire the musicians of
tomorrow! In addition to a concert for the
school, Allyn and Jason will also be providing
hands-on guidance to the band members in a
post-concert clinic.
For more information about supporting the Gretna
Middle School Band Program, send an email to
info@allynrobinson.com .
Click
here to see the progam!
For
more information about lessons, clinics and
lectures, check out Allyn's
Education Page. |
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4.10.13 |
New Orleans
Jazz Festival with Luther Kent & Trick Bag |
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Allyn Robinson will be
celebrating his 36th Consecutive Year at The New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag. They will be performing
on Sunday, April 28, 2013 in the Blues Tent
from 2:55-3:55 PM.
Luther is the "Prince
of Bourbon Street" and an undisputed Louisiana
legend. At the 2012 Jazz Fest, Luther and his
R&B big band were on fire and had the
standing-room-only crowd at a fever pitch when
none other than legendary pianist, Allen
Toussaint joined the band on stage for an
impromptu jam to close the set. Truly Inspiring
and a must-see performance!
Make sure to
stop by the Blues Tent for Allyn's 36th Year at
the Jazz Fest!
Click here for more
information:
http://lineup.nojazzfest.com/band/luther-kent-and-trickbag |
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3.3.13 |
Prima Fest on
March 10! |
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Allyn will be playing at the
inaugural Prima Fest with Paul
Varisco & The Milestones on March 10, 2013 from
4:40 to 6:30 PM.
The Prima Fest is in
honor of legendary New Orleans singer and
trumpeter Louis Prima and is set for March 7-10
at the Mississippi River Heritage Park.
Admission will be $10. The event is an
Italian-Heritage Festival with Great Food &
Music and will feature over 18 different bands,
including Lena Prima (Louis' Daughter)!
Louis Prima swung his way to icon status thanks
to an irresistible, infectious sound whose
appeal translated across generations. Prima's
distinctive sound encompassed New Orleans-style
jazz, boogie-woogie, jump blues, R&B, early rock
& roll, and even the occasional Italian
tarantella!
See
www.theprimafest.com for
more details. |
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2.18.13 |
Luther Kent and
The Forever Fabulous Chickenhawks - February
22/23 |
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Allyn is back at it with Luther
Kent and The Forever Fabulous Chickenhawks for
two shows in Dallas, Texas.
Founded in
1980, The Chickenhawks are perhaps the last and
the best of an endangered breed; a 16 piece
soul-blues-R&B powerhouse band with killer
horns. This band is reminiscent of those that
used to back up the stars on the classic soul
revue shows of the '60s and '70s.
The
Hawks feature a staggering lineup of Texas
musicians, including: saxophone player "Blue
Lou" Marini (of the original Blues Brothers
Band), Jon Smith and Steve Howard of the White
Trash Horns (made famous by their stint with
Edgar Winter's White Trash), and guitarist
"Cadillac" Jack Calmes and Rich "Soul Man" Kinney.
See you at the Gig!
Dan's Silverleaf (Denton, TX)
- Friday, Feb 22, Show 9:00 pm.
www.danssilverleaf.com
Poor David's Pub (Dallas, TX) - Saturday,
Feb 23, Doors 7:30 pm.
www.poordavidspub.com |
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1.18.13 |
New Orleans Jazz Festival with Luther
Kent & Trick Bag - Sunday, April 28, 2013 |
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Allyn Robinson will be
celebrating his 36th Consecutive Year at The New
Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag.
Jazz Fest
organizers recently announced the lineup for the
2013 Festival scheduled for April 26 to May 5,
2013. Luther Kent & Trick Bag will be performing
on Saturday April 28, 2013. The show times have
not been released so stay tuned as information
is updated.
Make sure to mark your
calendar and come on down for Allyn's 36th Year
at the Jazz Fest!
Started in 1970, the
Jazz & Heritage Festival continues to showcase
the most storied names in music history
alongside many of Louisiana's equally respected musical artists. A
true heritage festival, Jazz Fest stands alone
in presenting the highest caliber artists in
such varied genres as gospel, blues, traditional
and contemporary jazz, rock, pop, R&B, Cajun,
zydeco and much more.
Click here for more
information:
http://www.nojazzfest.com |
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1.10.13 |
The Allyn
Robinson Project - New CD Project Kicks Off! |
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Riding a wave of success from
his first CD, Allyn recently assembled an
all-star cast of New Orleans musicians to begin
recording his 2nd CD!
On January 7, Allyn gathered his
16-piece band at Axistudio in New Orleans to
record the first six tracks, including:
Amelia (Jaco Pastorius), Somebody's
Been Cuttin In On My Groove (Wayne
Cochran), Can It Be Done (Willie Tee),
So Long Dixie (Blood, Sweat and Tears),
and two killer originals by bassist Chuck
Archard.
Allyn's session band included
Bobby Campo, Barney Floyd, A.J. Pittman, and
Jimmy Weber on Trumpets; Jeff Albert, Greg
Hicks, Rick Trolsen, and Evan Conroy on
Trombones; Don de la Houssaye, Jason
Mingledorff, Ray Moore, and Ward Smith on
Saxophones; Mike Esneault on Piano; Cranston
Clements on Guitar; Chuck Archard on Bass; Mark
Campbell on Vocals; and Misha Kachkachishvili as
Sound Engineer.
The sessions were intense
and the rough cuts sound great.
Allyn is thrilled with the tracks and
can't wait to head back into the studio in June
2013 to complete the CD.
Allyn would like to send a special "thank
you" to all the players and to Misha and his
team for a supreme effort.
The relaxed intensity was perfect for
these tracks and the chemistry was clearly
evident.
Stay tuned for pre-release
highlights and news updates on the project.
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12.7.12 |
Clean, Simple,
Fresh |
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 Whether
he is in the drum chair or in the kitchen, Allyn
likes to keep it Clean, Simple and Fresh!
These tenets have been the foundation of
his life's work, as both an ace musician and a
master chef.
Allyn has been serving up great
food for over 30 years and is excited to
announce the release of one of his recipes in
the new WWOZ Cookbook,
That Sounds Good!
Readers will enjoy a collection of recipes drawn
from WWOZ's Louisiana music community as well as
a history of the station's 30+ years, and images
from WWOZ's past, like logos, photos, and even
an old program schedule.
Click
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10.11.12 |
Lousiana
Seafood Festival and Bridge City Gumbo Festival
October 14! |
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Allyn will be playing with blues
guitarist Danny Alexander at the Bridge
City Gumbo Festival on Sunday October
14, 2012 at 1:30 PM. The show will take place at
the Gumbo Festival Park, Angel Square, 1701
Bridge City Ave., Bridge City (on the West Bank,
directly across the Huey P. Long Bridge from New
Orleans).
Get your day started
with some great jam and a taste of
chicken-and-sausage or seafood gumbo, jambalaya,
and red beans and rice and then head down to the
Louisiana Seafood Festival for a 2nd helping of
great drumming and killer crustaceans. The
festival starts Oct. 12, from 6 to 11 p.m.; and
continues Oct. 13, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Oct.
14, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Oct. 14. Check
out the line-up
here!
Then, at 6:30
p.m., Allyn will be playing with Paul Varisco
and the Milestones with Luther Kent at the
Louisiana Seafood Festival on
the Miller Lite Stage at Woldenberg Riverfront
Park. Other artists include Papa Grows
Funk, George Porter Jr., Cyril Neville and many
more. Check it out at
here!
Come on down
for some great music and New Orleans most famous
cuisine - oysters, crawfish, shrimp, baked,
steamed, simmered or grilled. Tempt your
palate with the cuisine that Louisiana loves
best. The Seafood Festival takes place
Oct. 12-14 at New Orleans' Woldenberg Riverfront
Park. Admission is free!
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10.9.12 |
7th Annual
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival |
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Allyn will be playing with
Luther Kent & Trick
Crescent City Blues & BBQ
Festival on Friday October 12, 2012 at 5:30 PM
on the St. Charles Stage. The band will be
fresh from their Gretna Fest performance and
laying down another stellar dose of Luther Kent
and his big band blues groove. Put this on
your calendar for a great evening of music.
Other acts on the 3-day festival include
Keb Mo, Clarence Carter and Latimore, Sugar
Blue, Li'l Buck Sinegal, Miss Lavelle White, and
Otis Clay (backed by the Memphis-based Bo-Keys).
The 7th Annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ
Festival, presented by the New Orleans Jazz &
Heritage Foundation, celebrates Southern soul
with the best in local and international blues
and R&B talent, plus the greatest assemblage of
home-style barbecue to be found in New Orleans.
It takes place Oct. 12-14 at New Orleans'
Lafayette Square Park. Admission is free!
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9.29.12 |
Bogalusa Blues
and Heritage Festival |
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Allyn recently slammed it with
Luther Kent & Trick Bag at the inaugural
Bogalusa Blues and Heritage Festival, at Cassidy
Park in New Orleans. The festival started
with a tribute to legendary Bogalusa native
Professor Longhair, and included New Orleans
Jazz and Heritage Festival founder Quint Davis
and some special guests. The line-up of
artists included Wes Lee, Big Daddy-O, Homemade
Jamz, Luther Kent, Kenny Neal, Carolyn
Wonderland and Blues Entertainer of the Year Tab
Benoit. Check out the Web site and put
this even on your calendar for 2013!
www.bogalusablues.com
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9.8.12 |
N.O.B.D. (New
Orleans Bass & Drums Inc.) at the Blue Nile |
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Two legendary New Orleans
Drummers, Johnny Vidacovich and Allyn Robinson,
and two electrifying Bass players, Charlie
Wooton and Carl Dufrene, explored the GALAXY OF
GROOVE at the Blue Nile in New Orleans on
September 8, 2012.
This rare
pairing of local luminaries proved to be a
rhythm-section groovefest like no other.
We captured the performance and it was slammin.
We will be posting video and audio in the near
future. Come back soon to check it out!
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9.1.12 |
Full Circle CD
Review - OffBeat Magazine |
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The Allyn Robinson Project CD, Full Circle, received a review by
John Swenson in New Orleans OffBeat
Magazine in the September 2012 Issue.
The review provides a nice
background on the CD and hits on several great
themes, noting that Allyn and the band should be
"justifiably proud of the outstanding playing on
this record." We are grateful to OffBeat and
John Swenson for taking the time to review the
CD and look forward to presenting our follow-up
in 2013!
Click
here to read the full
article
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8.7.12 |
Allyn Featured
in Modern Drummer |
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Allyn was featured in the September 2012
Issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
The article provides a wonderful
retrospective on Allyn's career, including a
discussion of his close relationship with Jaco
Pastorius and perspectives from Peter Erskine.
Allyn would like to thank Cleve Warren
and the whole team at Modern Drummer
for their work on this article.
Click
here to read it!
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6.3.12 |
CD Release
Concert at the Rock 'n Bowl |
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Allyn celebrated his debut as a
band leader with the official release of his new
CD, Full Circle. His
11-piece big band dished out an explosive mix of
New Orleans infused R&B and Funk.
Allyn
was joined by an esteemed group of New Orleans'
finest musicians including: Greg Villafranco
(organ & vocals), Janet Lynn (vocals), Cranston
Clements (guitar), Mike Esneault (keyboards),
Chuck Archard (bass), Jimmy Weber (trumpet),
A.J. Pittman (trumpet), Ward Smith (saxophone), Don de la
Houssaye (saxophone), Mike Genevay (trombone). |
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4.30.12 |
JazzFest 2012! |
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Allyn Robinson celebrated his 35th
consecutive year at the 2012 New Orleans
Jazz & Heritage Festival playing with Luther
Kent & Trick Bag.
During the Blues Tent show, New Orleans keyboard legend
Allen Toussaint jumped on stage and jammed with
the band! It was an amazing moment.
Additionally, Allyn appeared with Luther for
several shows at the Hotel Monteleone - and also
at the Baton Rouge Blues Festival! With
temperatures soaring above 90 degrees, Allyn and
the band used fans and wet towels to stay cool
during their set. But...the music was still
burning!
During the week, Allyn visited
the site of the new
Esplanade Studios in New
Orleans. Axis Studio owner Misha Kachkachishvili
is building a new state-of-the-art studio in
the former Third Presbyterian Church on
Esplanade Avenue!
Click
on the photos, below, to enlarge. We'll post
video soon on the media page!
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With Allen Toussaint |
Huge crowd at JazzFest! |
JazzFest Stage |
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Jazz Tent |
The
Teacher and Grandson |
With Modified Cha Cha Productions |
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The
new Esplanade Studios in New Orleans |
The
Pipe Organ |
with Chuck Archard |
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With Misha Kachkachishvili of Axis Studio |
With Luther Kent at the Hotel Monteleone |
Blues Festival in Baton Rouge |
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Allyn and the Horns! |
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4.15.12 |
French Quarter
Festival with Andy J. Forest and NOtown Band |
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Allyn performed with long-time bandmate and
legendary Harmonica & Frattoir player, Andy J
Forest, and his NOtown Band yesterday at
Woldenberg Park-Absolut Stage.
The
French Quarter Festival is a free, four-day
festival with more than 22 stages, 800 local
musicians, 250+ hours of free music, and more
than 500,000 attendees. Allyn played alongside
an incredible line-up of bands including The
Royal Southern Brotherhood with Cyril Neville,
Don Vappie and the Creole Jazz Serenaders,
George Porter, Jr. and his Runnin' Pardners,
Papa Grows Funk, Gina Brown & Anutha Level,
Rebirth Brass Brand, Troy "Trombone Shorty"
Andrews and Orleans Avenue, Walter "Wolfman"
Washington, Irvin Mayfield and the New Orleans
Jazz Orchestra, Jeremy Davenport, Soul Rebels,
Amanda Shaw and the Cute Guys, and Don Vappie &
the Creole Jazz Serenaders. |
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4.4.12 |
Social Media
Update |
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Allyn continues to expand his social media
presence with the launch of his new Twitter
Feed:
@drumncook. Now, you can follow
Allyn and his drumming adventures on Twitter -
and possibly pick up some recipes from the
master! |
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2.1.12 |
Allyn Robinson
Radio Interview |
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Allyn was Robert Sturcken's radio guest on
"Nightlife and Music with the Maestro" on The
Lake 94.7 FM. Allyn discussed his new CD and
storied career. Click
here to listen! |
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12.11.11 |
Full Circle -
from The Allyn Robinson Project |
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Full Circle, is
the first release from the Allyn Robinson
Project on Modified Cha Cha Productions.
The CD features a host of great musicians,
including: Harry Henry Hann
(guitar/vocals), Chuck Archard
(bass), Chris Rottmayer
(keyboards), Randie Paul
(vocals), and many more.
Click
here to download the tracks
from Amazon!
Click
here to download from
iTunes! |
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11.16.11 |
WFDU Radio Interview |
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Allyn was interviewed "live in
the studio" by legendary Blues Disk Jockey Bob
Putignano on WFDU NYC. Click
here to listen to Allyn's
interview.
Bob's show, "Sounds of
Blue," is an incredible mix of great
blues/groove music and runs from 9:00 AM to 1:00
p.m. It runs on Monday and Wednesday mornings, a
wonderful Internet treasurer for your ears!
Stream on music fans!
Click
here to learn more about
WFDU. |
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10.26.11 |
Social Media
Update |
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The Allyn Robinson Project has
a new Facebook page
here. Make sure to hit the
"like" button and so you can join the
conversation!
"Music is the ultimate conversation. Let's
talk!" - Allyn G. Robinson |
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10.17.11 |
Live at Rollins
College - Allyn Robinson Career Retrospective
Concert |
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Allyn hosted a 2-day career
retrospective, master class and concert at
Rollins College in Winter Park Florida on
October 16 & 17.
Some areas Allyn
covered: his years growing up and playing in New
Orleans, his life-changing tenure with Wayne
Cochran and The C.C. Riders, his musical
partnership with legendary electric bassist Jaco
Pastorius, and his recent recording projects.
Allyn showcased his 2011 recording
Full Circle, a compilation of
classic R&B and New Orleans grooves. The Rollins
concert featured two esteemed alumni from the
Wayne Cochran band: Allyn and guitarist Harry
Hann, plus musical arranger and bassist, Chuck
Archard.
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7.1.11 |
Allyn in
Saxophone Journal |
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In the July/August 2011 edition of
Saxophone Journal, Allyn joins Jason Mingledorff
to provide some drum tracks for his Masterclass
CD on Classic New Orleans Grooves. The
Masterclass is an introduction to some of the
prevalent grooves that continue to be popular in
New Orleans today.
Volume II of the
article appeared in the January/February 2012
edition. Learn more
here.
"For this first of
two parts, I've written four songs that showcase
variations of the rhythm that we in New Orleans
call the "second line." A future article will
discuss other important Crescent City styles,
including New Orleans mambo, rock-and-roll, and
funk." -
Jason Mingledorff |
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