LUTHER S. ALLISON

Luther is a bandleader, educator, composer and clinician based in New York City.  As a leader he performs nationally and internationally with his trio and sextet.  As a sideman, Luther has performed on both drums and piano alongside Etienne Charles, Jazzmeia Horn, Rodney Whitaker, Samara Joy, Joe Farnsworth, Ulysses Owens Jr., Helen Sung, and is currently touring with vocalist Ekep Nkwelle.

Listen to Debut Album

GRAMMY AWARD WINNER

"When he listens to his album, Allison can hear the places where he’s grown and stretched in just the past year. He’s already working on composing his next one, which will branch out into orchestration, including strings, horns and woodwinds, as well as vocals, which he’s never written before."

- Helene Stapinski, New York Times

NOTABLE MENTIONS

All About Jazz

August 11, 2024

"The proof that Luther Allison is the genuine article lies in the ten tracks of I Owe It All To You. His career as a recording artist is off to a flying start."

David A. Orthmann

Papatamus Redux

July 30, 2024
July 30, 2024

"He is continually shifting his stance from straight-ahead swinging to down home blues to tender ballads, and often in the same tune! He hits like a boxer, too — punching out powerful moving chords in his left hand while making swift single note jabs with his right."

Abe Goldstien-

Vento Azule

"a noted pianist who has performed extensively in some of New York's most prestigious jazz clubs, including Diseases, Small's Jazz Club, The Jazz Standard, Meslow, Smoke Jazz Club, and Mintons."

Vento Azule-

All About Jazz

June 29, 2024

"Exuding joy in every effort, and presenting with depth and myriad dimensions, Allison is a rare artist with the facilities to do what few can and the good taste to know what to hold in reserve."

Dan Bilawsky-

New York Times

July 16, 2024
July 16, 2024

"Brown was equally impressed by his young pupil. When he first heard Allison play, he was struck by how much he sounded like Miller, “that big beautiful sound and touch,” he said in an interview. “You can feel the warmth and love that went into molding him, and that comes across when he plays.”"

Helene Stapinski-

UPCOMMING EVENTS

Men playing instruments on a stage.
Oct 19

LSA QUARTET

Puente Xoco, Puerta A, Colonia Xoco, Mexico City
Saturday, October 19 8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Oct 20

EKEP NKWELLE JAZZ FOR KAMALA

158 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
Sunday, October 20 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Oct 23

EKEP NKWELLE

505 W 4th St Bloomington, IN 47404
Wednesday, October 23 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Oct 24

ANDREW LATONA QUINTET

2 6th Ave, New York, NY 10013
Thursday, October 24 10:30 PM - 1:00 AM

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