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Marshall Allen
Marshall Allen is an acclaimed American saxophonist, composer, and bandleader,
best known for his long-standing role as the primary saxophonist and musical
director of the Sun Ra Arkestra. Born on 25 May 1924 in Louisville, Kentucky,
his musical career spans several decades, with a deep commitment to experimental
jazz and avant-garde music. He joined the Sun Ra Arkestra in 1958, contributing
to the band's unique sound, which blended elements of free jazz, space music,
and big band orchestrations. Under the leadership of the visionary Sun Ra, he
became one of the key figures in sh...
