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The Incomparable Henry Red Allen

Mike Pointon discusses the significance of the music of Henry Red Allen in the 1930s.

Mike Pointon, producer of a new release on 4 CDs of classic recordings by innovative trumpeter and band leader Henry Red Allen discusses the man and his music. Recognised as Louis Armstrong's nearest rival, Henry Red Allen made countless recordings, and this new release features his early bands from the 1930s into the 1940s.

57 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Aug 2019 21:03

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  • Sun 25 Aug 2019 21:03