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100-Year-Old Jazz Legend Releases Debut Album, Celebrated

5/1/2025

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At 100 years young, Marshall Allen unveils his debut solo album, "New Dawn," while being honored with the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship. A former member of Sun Ra's Arkestra, he passionately champions improvisation and emotional depth in jazz, proving that the spirit of music remains vital to his artistry.

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At 100 years young, Marshall Allen unveils his debut solo album, "New Dawn," while being honored with the National Endowment for the Arts Jazz Masters Fellowship. A former member of Sun Ra's Arkestra, he passionately champions improvisation and emotional depth in jazz, proving that the spirit of music remains vital to his artistry.