Moses Allen (July 30, 1907 – February 2, 1983) was an American

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bassist.

Career

Allen began professionally playing music in 1927 after he joined Jimmie Lunceford's band, where he played the tuba. He switched to

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in 1932, remaining with Lunceford's orchestra until 1942. Allen's bass playing was a key element in the highly-influential Lunceford ensemble. Allen was also an early experimenter with the electric bass. Among his best-known recordings with Lunceford is the tune "In Dat Mornin'". After leaving Lunceford's orchestra, Allen opened a music store in New York City, playing occasional gigs until the 1960s. Allen died in New York City in 1983.

References

External links

Moses Allen recordings
at the

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