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Shamarr Allen - Best Emerging Artist 2008 Big Easy Awards"...one of the most talked about players in town over the last six months"
-offbeat magazine
“Shamarr embodies what New Orleans musicians are all about..."
-Harry Connick Jr
Shamarr Allen, born in the birthplace of jazz, -- New Orleans, Louisiana – joins the Hot 8 Brass Band tonight for a special performance. Shamarr became immersed in music at the early age of 7 and began his professional career as a street musician in the French Quarter playing with Tuba Fats. Playing with street musicians for tourists, lead to his involvement with New Orleans brass bands such the Hot 8 Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Lil’ Rascals, Treme and others.
Expanding his horizons, Shamarr now plays a variety of music styles. He presently leads traditional jazz bands and his own funk and rock group, The Underdawgs. He has written and produced hip hop tracks, traditional jazz and rock tunes. He has shared the bandstand with music greats like, Branford Marsalis, Harry Connick Jr., Henry Butler, Leo Nocentelli, and Ivan Neville to name a few and has performed on many festivals and concerts around the world.
With the spirit and demeanor of Louis Armstrong, Shamarr has put his own unique spin on the interpretation of the music. Like Armstrong, his concern for people and pleasing an audience always comes first. He has also mastered the art of fusing traditional with contemporary jazz and funk.
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