submitted on Sun, 07/06/2008 - 06:05 in Jazz Niche by Mike_Longo 
Like something straight out of Bahia, "Brasilian Sunset" puts one in the mood to samba. The track is one of eight Eddie Allen originals on Salongo's self-titled album, a mix of African, Cuban, Brazilian and even a taste of Santana.
Allen plays trumpet, flugelhorn, electric trumpet and performs hand claps and vocals. A versatile musician on the New York scene, he has played big band as well as small ensembles covering Latin, R&B, pop and of course jazz among other styles. He has shared the stage or studio with such luminaries as Art Blakey, Dizzy Gillespie, Jon Faddis and Joe Henderson. Allen has also been a part of the orchestra for such Broadway musicals as Ain't Misbehavin', Jelly's Last Jam and Five Guys Named Mo...
Source: allaboutjazz
Author: Woodrow Wilkins
