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Jeremy Allen serves as David H. Jacobs Professor of Music and Professor of Music in Jazz Studies at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he has been a faculty member since 2006. A Grammy-nominated bassist, he performs internationally with jazz luminaries including Fred Hersch, Mike Stern, and Kenny Wheeler, with DownBeat magazine praising his playing as “worthy of Jaco Pastorius.”
Education:
- M.M., Master of Music, New England Conservatory, 2001
- B.S., Bachelor of Science, Indiana University, 1997
Artistic Focus: Allen’s work centers on jazz performance across modern, fusion, and Afro-Caribbean styles. His current ensembles—the AHA Trio (modern jazz), Corey Christiansen’s Lone Prairie Band (jazz/rock/folk fusion), and Ritmos Unidos (Afro-Caribbean jazz/funk)—explore rhythmic complexity and cross-genre integration. He regularly presents master classes and academic papers at institutions across the U.S. and U.K., emphasizing practical improvisation techniques and jazz pedagogy.
Awards:
- Grammy nomination
Professional Engagement: Allen mentors students in jazz performance while maintaining an active touring schedule at festivals including Indianapolis Jazz Festival and Shanghai International Jazz Camp. His scholarly contributions extend to recordings on Origin Records, Cadence Records, and his own Watercourse Records label, blending academic rigor with contemporary performance practice.
