Carl Allen: podcast appearances and interviews

Carl Allen, born on April 25, 1961, is an American jazz drummer with a distinguished career. He attended William Paterson University and has collaborated with a range of notable musicians, including Freddie Hubbard, Jackie McLean, George Coleman, Phil Woods, and Rickie Lee Jones. Allen has often worked with bassist Christian McBride, whom he met through his work with the Benny Green Trio; McBride recruited Allen for his band Christian McBride & Inside Straight, where Allen contributed as the drummer on their debut album Kinda Brown and during live tours. In 1988, Allen co-founded Big Apple Productions with Vincent Herring, producing albums for emerging jazz artists. His academic contributions include joining the faculty of The Juilliard School in 2001, advancing to the role of Artistic Director of Jazz Studies in 2008 before leaving in 2013. He appeared as himself on HBO's Tremé in 2011, showcasing his presence in popular media. In 2014, Allen formed The Art of Elvin, a group honoring legendary jazz drummers Art Blakey and Elvin Jones; the ensemble debuted at the Percussive Arts Society conference with Allen on drums. In 2021, he joined the faculty of the University of Missouri Kansas City Conservatory as the William D. and Mary Grant Endowed Professor of Jazz Studies.