Ben Allison

Ben Allison
Ben Allison, New York City, 1999
Background information
BornNovember 17, 1966 (1966-11-17) (age 58)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentDouble bass

Ben Allison (born November 17, 1966) is an American double bassist, composer, producer, bandleader, educator. In addition to his work as a performer, he co-founded the non-profit Jazz Composers Collective and served as its Artistic Director for twelve years. Allison is an adjunct professor at New School University and serves on the board of the New York chapter of the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, where he serves as President.

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