Luther S. Allison

musician, The Gettin’; If We Were a Love Song

Luther S. Allison (musician, The Gettin’; If We Were a Love Song), an accomplished multi-instrumentalist, has set himself apart as one of today’s most in-demand jazz artists. The Charlotte, North Carolina native is recognized for blues-based, gospel inspired playing with deep roots in the tradition of bebop and soul music. Upon completion of his master’s degree in music in 2019, Allison began a consistent international touring career supporting the likes of Jazzmeia Horn, Helen Sung, Samara Joy, Rodney Whitaker, Etienne Charles, The Baylor Project, and Ulysses Owens Jr. Earning 4.5 stars from Downbeat, his debut album, I Owe It All To You, was described as “a portrait of a straight-ahead pianist who seems to have no weak points in his arsenal.” Allison is also featured as a sideman on numerous projects, notably the Grammy Award-winning single “Tight,” supporting vocalist Samara Joy. In addition to his work as a bandleader and sideman, Allison is a consummate educator and curator, having operated as Adjunct Jazz Faculty and Chair of the Percussion Department at the Calhoun School in New York City. Moreover, he has curated and music directed performances in conjunction with both the Louis Armstrong Museum and the National Jazz Museum in Harlem, New York City. As a composer, Allison has already begun to leave an indelible mark, leading to a commission from Wynton Marsalis to compose an original work for the esteemed Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. Alongside his achievements as musician/composer/music director, Allison is featured as both an actor and musician on Maggie Gylenhaal’s upcoming film The Bride, contributing on screen along with several recorded tracks for the film score. Allison is a proud Yamaha artist.