Saxophonist JD Allen and his Quartet will grace the stage at The Trust in Lancaster for CPFJ's 2nd Spring Concert. Allen is touring to promote his recent acclaimed recording "Love Stone" which features mellow versions of songs from the American Songbook. “Allen took to the challenge of investing his strong- willed spirit into a series of time-tested ballads. The results are simply breathtaking.” AllAboutJazz.com Save the Date JD Allen (Tenor Saxophone) Liberty Ellman (Guitar) Ian Kenselarr (Bass) * Nic Cacioppo (Drums)
J.D. AllenHailed by the New York Times as "a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style," JD Allen is a bright rising light on today’s international jazz scene. His unique and compelling voice on the instrument - the result of a patient and painstaking confrontation with the fundamentals of the art - has recently earned Allen a blaze of critical attention signaling his ascension to the upper ranks of the contemporary jazz world. His latest release “Love Stone” finds him revisiting the standards with spiritual results. The performance following the concert will be at THE TRUST, 37 N Market St., Lancaster PA Tickets are $25 CPFJ Friends $20 and Students $10