{"title":"JD Allen","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse our collection of JD Allen vinyl records, CDs, box sets, and more at Darkside Records. Shop new and used releases with fresh inventory arriving daily.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"jd-allen-the-dark-the-light-the-grey-and-the-colorful","title":"JD Allen- The Dark, the Light, the Grey and the Colorful (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThough the term \"visionary\" is rather overused, it certainly applies to tenor saxophonist and composer JD Allen. A musical sponge of sorts, Allen is a remarkable amalgam of a wide variety of musical styles and influences, blurring the boundaries of contemporary jazz by creating a dynamic fusion of tradition and modernity. There is a decidedly \"third stream\" quality to Allen's compositions, combining as they do advanced classical compositional techniques, the incorporation of electronic sounds and the distillation of historic jazz genres such as call and response, field hollers and, of course, the blues. This type of music relies on the total dedication of all the performers and Allen's latest recording features three of his regular colleagues, the acoustic and electric basses of Gregg August and Ian Kenselaar and the remarkably expressive drummer, Nic Cacioppo. These men have worked with Allen on his previous Savant recordings, perhaps most notably on the unofficial trilogy of \"Americana,\" \"Americana Vol. 2\" and \"Barracoon,\" and can be considered kindred spirits with their leader. Together, they delve into themes of culture and history, offering moving narratives through their sophisticated approach and profound improvisational skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime (Dilation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Know Thorn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cutting (Room B)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Know Rose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Cutting (Room a)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Vuja de\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Happiness (Held Is a Seed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Petite Suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Code (Switch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e DÉJÀ Vu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Happiness (Shared Is a Flower)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e If They Holler Let Them Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45700585226461,"sku":"633842221724","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4364604-3219896.jpg?v=1727145704"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-love-letters-the-ballad-sessions","title":"JD Allen- Love Letters (The Ballad Sessions) (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTenor saxophonist JD Allen, well known for pushing the envelope with albums that mix electronics and advanced compositional techniques, takes a striking turn on his latest release. This time, he sets aside the modernist experiments and heads straight for the heart with an album made up entirely of ballads from the Great American Songbook. It's an unexpected move from Allen, and it reveals a different side of his playing-warm, introspective, and deeply lyrical. For this outing, he expands his usual chordless trio by bringing pianist Brandon McCune into the mix, joining longtime collaborators Ian Kenselaar on bass and Nic Cacioppo on drums. The addition of a piano brings a new layer of harmonic color, expanding the expressive range of the entire group while exploring the emotional possibilities within these classic standards. A soulful, stripped-down take on timeless tunes, this album showcases the depth and honesty JD Allen is known for, as he invites his colleagues to slow down and express something personal-with clarity, restraint, and quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack List\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Are Too Beautiful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Get Along Without You Very Well\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Don’t Go to Strangers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Where Are You?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e My Buddy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e I Love You\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Stardust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Tell the Story\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e UPC \u0026gt; 633842222622 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Format \u0026gt; New CD \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Label \u0026gt; Savant \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Release Date \u0026gt; Release Date: 9.26.25 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AEC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46644907180253,"sku":"633842222622","price":17.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4447477-3424143.jpg?v=1754495729"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-americana-vol-2","title":"JD Allen- Americana, Vol. 2 (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTogether with Americana: Musings on Jazz and Blues, and Barracoon, two of JD Allen's previous Savant releases, Americana, Vol. 2 forms a trilogy of sorts, exploring and encapsulating a universal spirit based in roots and reflection. But despite the profound political, racial, financial and historic issues examined by Allen and company, at the central musical core of all three recordings is the underestimated but crucial role the blues has played in the history of jazz and how it continues to evolve and influence the art form today. On Americana, Vol. 2 Allen continues this investigation with his long-time colleagues Gregg August and Rudy Royston, but is now joined by guitarist Charlie Hunter, who shares not only Allen's interest in the blues and it's legacy, but they also share many similar life experiences. As Allen himself says, \"(Charlie's) music brings light to me as a listener. When we met, we found out that we grew up in different areas of the country, but our experiences happen to be very similar. That's Americana right there. I wanted that on this record.\" Here the blues not only provides a welcome outlet for tension and gentle melodicism but it also gives us an unflinching look into deep-seated and long-lived injustices, particularly via the almost expressionistic utterances of three trio-only tracks. Once again JD Allen shows himself to be a player and composer as remarkable for his directness of communication as he is for the sometimes unforgiving sternness of his message.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp South\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis World Is a Mean World\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Werk Song\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHammer and Hoe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou Don't Know Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackie and Johnny\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMickey and Mallory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Mouthful of Forevers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Battle of Blair Mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIrene (Mother)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDown South\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 633842220222\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Savant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982573490397,"sku":"633842220222","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/4115702-2862202.jpg?v=1762923714"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-the-matador-and-the-bull","title":"JD Allen- The Matador and The Bull (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor his Savant Records' debut, tenor saxman JD Allen went back in the studio with colleagues Gregg August and Rudy Royston, both of whom have been his regular partners on the bandstand and in the studio since 2008. They go about their business with a robust and focused melodic articulation propelled by great rhythmic drive. You will not find this trio beating a dead horse into submission. The original tracks are short, they get in, make a statement, essay some variations, and get out-short and sweet and intense. An interesting, exciting and thought-provoking release from JD Allen and company.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Matador and the Bull (Torero)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Suit of Lights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRing Shout!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSanta Maria (Mother)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCathedral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaseillo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErlanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePin Yin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVuela (The Whisperer) 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Lyrics of Summer and Shadow 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuleta 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Matador and the Bull (Toro)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 633842212128\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Savant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982688637149,"sku":"633842212128","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/1989536.jpg?v=1762923938"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-queen-city","title":"JD Allen- Queen City (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn JD Allen's liner notes for Queen City, it becomes clear that he spent a great deal of time thinking about how the pandemic has impacted his relationship with music and specifically his saxophone. In the notes Allen writes, \"Performing music for and with people is what I do and I've come to the realization that an audience of listeners of any size is a part of the music; it's also a shared experience. Covid-19 changed that and forced me to try to remember why I started playing in the first place, the years before I started performing and recording.\" The tenor saxophonist's response to his period of introspection is this current recording, a solo saxophone program. It is a recording full of stark, uncompromising power, affording some rare insight into the psyche of the performer. This is not a Coleman Hawkins' \"Picasso\"-toned, I-love-my-horn-and-my-horn-loves-me type of symbiosis. There is a real sense of confrontation between Allen and his horn and, by extension, the audience which makes for a unique listening experience. This is not to imply that Queen City is some severe piece of avant garde abrasiveness. Rather, it encompasses an extraordinarily wide-range of musical languages which communicates an equally broad spectrum of emotions. Melodies  of ravishing beauty alternate with angular, aggressive phrases to express frustration, anger, resolve, hope, love and acceptance in what may become one of the most personal and revealing recordings to come out of the trying time of Covid-19.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Little Words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWildwood Flower\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eO.T.R.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetrograde\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGem and Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMother\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQueen City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVernetta\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKristian with a K\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNyla's Sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust A Gigolo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese Foolish Things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eUPC \u0026gt; 633842219424\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat \u0026gt; New CD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLabel \u0026gt; Savant\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShop online at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.darksiderecords.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eDarkside Records\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow us on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/darksiderecordspk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46982751944925,"sku":"633842219424","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3973419-2709543.jpg?v=1762924061"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-bloom","title":"JD Allen- Bloom (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery new recording by tenor saxophonist JD Allen serves to solidify his reputation as one of the finest, most adventurous young musicians playing today. With a gently swinging, very personal vibrato he weaves his way into territory that he has charted for himself. With pianist Orrin Evans, JD takes us on a intensely personal journey through an ever-changing landscape of jazz as he sees it with playing that earned Allen a blaze of critical attention signaling his ascension to the upper ranks of the contemporary jazz world.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJack's Glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBloom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecret Lives of Guest Workers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDreamer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThrong of Millions Can Be One\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You Could See Me Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStardust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRule of Thirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePater Noster 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCar-Car (The Blues)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984745910493,"sku":"633842213927","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2537394.jpg?v=1762927962"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-grace","title":"JD Allen- Grace (CD)","description":"\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoad Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChagall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLuke Sky Walker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetroit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross Damon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePole Star\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePapillon 1973 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelah 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Little Dipper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46984866955485,"sku":"633842213026","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/2171584.jpg?v=1762928179"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-barracoon","title":"JD Allen- Barracoon (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2019 release. JD Allen's eighth recording for Savant Records finds the wildly inventive saxophonist returning to the sax-bass-drums format playing with his usual sizzling intensity and unveiling new works which challenge preconceptions while engaging the listeners rather than alienating them. His colleagues, Ian Kenselaar and Nic Cacioppo are with him every step of the way, reveling in the exploratory compositions of their leader and rising to the challenges they bring. JD Allen was hailed by New York Times jazz critic Ben Ratliff as, \"a tenor saxophonist with an enigmatic, elegant and hard-driving style,\" He has be the winner of Downbeat, JazzTimes \u0026amp; NPR polls in categories including NPR's Best Jazz of the Year, Tenor Saxophonist of the Year, Composer of the Year and Rising Star of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBarracoon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eG sus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Goldilocks Zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Immortal (H. 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His compositions exhibit his philosophy of providing short melodies as the basis of both solo and group improvisation; \"Get in and get out,\" as Allen likes to say. This gives his music a remarkable ever-transforming feel, as if the improvisation was actually part of the composition itself. To bring his music to life, Allen requires players of the utmost talent and creativity and he has certainly found them in bassist, Ian Kenselaar and drummer, Nic Cacioppo. \"I found the bad boys of this generation, as far as I'm concerned,\" says Allen, \"guys who are not afraid to dip their toe in the avant-garde a little bit, and then turn around and play the tradition.\" But tradition to Allen is a development, an unending arc of creativity which begins at the dawn of jazz and to which he is the latest contributor to the music's evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou're My Thrill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe G Thing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDie Dreaming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToys\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShould Care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElegua (The Trickster)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46985800384733,"sku":"633842218427","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/3842173-2584886.jpg?v=1762929910"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-victory","title":"JD Allen- Victory (CD)","description":"\u003cdiv data-bt-autogen\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVictory!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Pilot\u0026amp;#39;s Compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Thirsty Ear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSura Hinda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Learned Tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhilippe Petit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotif\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFatima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMr. Steepy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStairway To The Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Hungry Eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecapitulation (The Pilot\u0026amp;#39;s Compass)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Alliance - BT","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46986793255133,"sku":"016728128025","price":17.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0551\/1056\/6043\/files\/1824886.jpg?v=1762931619"},{"product_id":"jd-allen-this","title":"JD Allen- This (CD)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTime was when the use of any electronically-generated effects in an artist's work, would immediately brand you as a member of the avant-garde. Eventually, however, jazz embraced the modernism of electronics as people like Rashaan Roland Kirk, John Zorn and classical composers like Edgard Varèse took electronics down a less self-destructive and more communicative road. On THIS, tenor saxophonist and composer JD Allen explores the possibilities of electronics+jazz with a set of new compositions for himself, drummer Gwilym Jones and electronics effects wizard Alex Bonney. These works exhibit an astonishingly wide spectrum where you may find modal, blues-infused melodies juxtaposed against startling and provocative electronic effects. There can be a slim line in jazz between being a traditionalist troglodyte and being a radical visionary. 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