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25 May 2024 · PHILADELPHIA
Happy 100th Birthday Marshall Allen: In Conversation With Naima Nefertari
Focus on Marshall Allen
Marshall Allen is a truly living legend of jazz. Born in 1924, he was alive for the fruition of the genre. He fought in World War II and studied alto saxophone in a Paris he helped liberate. He joined Sun Ra on his Arkestra, an afrofuturist project that would span decades. He turns 100 years old today, 25th May 2024.
This episode features a conversation between Marshall Allen and Naima Nefertari. Allen explores his early life and memories, and the music that shaped him.
Collection: Celebrating Sun Ra & Marshall Allen
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