Lee Allen

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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.

Born : July 02, 1927 in Pittsburg, Kansas.
Died : October 18, 1994 in Hawthorne, California.

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Walkin' With Mr. Lee

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Tic Toc

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Rockin' At Cosimo's

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Walkin' With Mr Lee

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Rockin' At Cosmo's

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