On Tippin, NY based drummer Carl Allen brings together his dream team of Christian McBride playing bass, and the phenomenal Chris Potter on horns.

Tippin' is drummer Carl Allen's first album as a leader for over 20 years. In honour of this auspicious occasion Allen brought together his dream team with with Christian McBride playing bass, and the phenomenal Chris Potter on horns.

With over 200 recordings to his credit, the gifted Milwaukee-born, New York-based drummer, sideman, bandleader, entrepreneur, and educator, Carl Allen's profound and propulsive percolations provided soulful and syncopated support for nearly three decades.

Allen maintains an exhaustive schedule of recording, touring and teaching. He remains active as a sideman with Christian McBride and Inside Straight, Benny Golson and others. As a leader most recently leading The Carl Allen Quartet as well as The Art of Elvin, a tribute band dedicated to his two drum influences, Art Blakey and Elvin Jones was started after the passing of Elvin Jones in 2004.

Track Listing

• Parker’s Mood
• Happy Times
• A Morning Story
• Hidden Agenda
• Alter Ego
• The Inchworm
• L’s Bop
• Song For Abdullah
• Roy’s Joy
• James
• They Say it’s Wonderful
• Put on A Happy Face

Additional Details

Label: Cellar Live

Genre: Jazz

Run Time: 70:17 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 01/10/25

UPC: 628308830787