I can't believe that it's already May and things have been moving so fast that I haven't updated my site in 3 months. Life is great just in need a long nap on some warm island.

Rodney Whitaker and I are in writing mode now as we prepare to record our next CD for Mack Avenue Records. More to come on that. There are many more things coming up that I am very excited about like a few Tributes to one of my former bosses - Jackie McLean, some tour dates and a recording with Christian McBride. Last year this band (with Steve Wilson, Warren Wolf, Eric Reed, Christian and myself) did a week in NYC at The Village Vanguard. It some of the most fun that I have EVER had playing music. Looking forward to that.

Someone recently told me that "Life is 10% what happens but 90% what you do with what heppens". That was powerful. Make something happen, it's up to you!

My prayer is that everyone will have even better year than you can even imagine. If you can think it, it can be done. It's ALL possible! "Expectations causes preparation and preparation produces confidence".

If you are at a music store or university and are interested in me coming to your store or school please feel free to contact me. My contact information is listed on my website.

If you are interested in booking ''The Carl Allen - Rodney Whitaker Project' please contact me directly via email at carl@carlallen.com. If you are interested in booking me or CARL ALLEN & NEW SPIRIT' contact me at carl@carlallen.com

EDUCATIONAL AFFILIATIONS:
As of February 2008 I am the new Artistic Diector of Jazz Studies at The Juilliard School in New York City.

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