Red Allen
American jazz musician, band leader (1908–1967)
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Summary
Red Allen was born on January 7, 1908[1], in New Orleans[2]. He died on April 17, 1967[3], in New York City[4]. He worked as a trumpeter[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], musician[8], and singer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (348 views/month, #7,260 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Algiers[11]
- Place of burial: Saint Raymond's Cemetery[12]
- Country of citizenship: United States[13]
- Ethnic group: African Americans[14]
- Field of work: music[15], jazz[16], trumpet performance[17], singing[18], arrangement[19]
- Member of: Henry "Red" Allen and his Orchestra[20]
- Sex or gender: male[21]
- Genre: jazz[22]
- Record label: Apollo Records[23]
- Commons category: Henry "Red" Allen[24]
- Cause of death: pancreatic cancer[25]
- Family name: Allen[26]
- Given name: Henry[27], James[28]
- Manner of death: natural causes[29]
- Instrument: trumpet[30]
- Described by source: Biographical Dictionary of Afro-American and African Musicians[31]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[32]
- Nickname: Red[33]
- Birth name: Henry James Allen, Jr.[34]
Why It Matters
Red Allen has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 29 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Red Allen born?
Red Allen's place of birth was New Orleans[2].
Where did Red Allen die?
Red Allen passed away in New York City[4].
What did Red Allen do for work?
Red Allen worked as a trumpeter[5], jazz musician[6], composer[7], musician[8], and singer[9].