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PHOTOS: Dedicating his Carnegie Hall debut to New York City, Ben Allison introduced Michael, Steve, Rudy, Brandon, Rogerio, Joey, Fred, Dick, Al, DAVE, and the evolutionary peculiarities of the platypus to the Zankel Hall audience last Friday night.
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VIDEO: With his Carnegie Hall debut just days away, Ben Allison brings his band together for its first full rehearsal and an unexpected appearance on WNYC's Soundcheck.
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READ: Continuing the conversation between bassist and composer Ben Allison—who makes his Carnegie Hall debut on February 3—and composer, percussionist, and Carnegie Hall staffer, Aaron Siegel, the discussion turns to the role of "covers" in jazz.
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VIDEO: In the third in a series of personal, behind-the-scenes, and rehearsal videos during his debut year at Carnegie Hall, Ben Allison reveals the street sounds of New York as an important source of inspiration.
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READ: Recently, bassist and composer Ben Allison sat down with composer, percussionist, and Carnegie Hall staffer Aaron Siegel for a conversation about the artistic and compositional process.
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