The Harry Allen/Andy Brown Quartet

Wed, Oct 29

Harry Allen — tenor saxophone Andy Brown — guitar Chris Berg — bass Jim Leslie — drums The Harry Allen/Andy Brown Quartet brings together two masters of straight-ahead jazz with a deep and enduring musical connection. Tenor saxophonist Harry Allen is internationally celebrated for his warm tone, impeccable swing, and lyrical phrasing. With over 70 albums as a leader and collaborations with legends like Tony Bennett and John Pizzarelli, Allen is widely regarded as one of the premier tenor players of his generation. Jazz writer Gene Lees once wrote: “Stan Getz was once asked his idea of the perfect tenor saxophone soloist. His answer was, ‘My technique, Al Cohn's ideas, and Zoot's time.’ The fulfillment of that ideal may well be embodied in... Harry Allen.” Guitarist Andy Brown, a Cincinnati native now based in Chicago, is admired for his refined, melodic playing and deep knowledge of the jazz guitar tradition. A protégé of legendary Cincinnati guitarists Kenny Poole and Cal Collins, Brown has carved out a distinctive voice on the instrument, equally at home in solo guitar settings or as a sensitive accompanist. He has released several well-regarded CDs, including three for the famed Delmark label, and is a mainstay of the Chicago jazz scene. Allen and Brown have collaborated for close to twenty years, performing regularly in New York, Chicago, and beyond. Their quartet, rooted in the Great American Songbook, blends elegance, swing, and nuanced musical chemistry. Recent studio collaborations between the two musicians have yielded fresh material and original compositions, including the 2025 release “Weary,” now available on streaming platforms. A $15 drink/food minimum is charged per person in the party, per set, if the total for beverages purchased by the party does not meet the minimum. Important Notices: If you do not check in by 15 minutes into the start of the set, we reserve the right to resell your seats with no refund. Tickets for this performance are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, a one-time transfer to a future show of equal value will be accepted. The transfer must be requested 24 hours before the start of the performance.