For more than years, Lee Allen has provided music services as a 'solo jazz trio', thanks to music
technology and extensive preparation. Although only a single person (like most of us), Lee provides the
realistic sound of a three- to five-piece jazz/pop ensemble. Lee pre-plays the bass parts and composes the
drum parts from scratch according to his original arrangements (for those of you into music technology, no
'loops' or stock MIDI clips are used). For Lee, the technology is at its best when it is invisible and
simply providing a great listening experience.
Lee's musical approach to arranging is to deliver familiar melodies seen a new way, while preserving the
message and spirit of the original song.
Lee has used his technique at restaurants, receptions, corporate parties and private parties -- for example,
Lee performed jazz-trio music at Ray's Ristorante in Atlanta's Lenox Square for eighteen months with
excellent response from the owners and customers, and during August Lee began his third consecutive year
of regular appearances at Faz Restaurant in Sunnyvale, California.
A small portion of other places at which Lee has performed:
* AP Stump's, San Jose
* Brookhaven Country Club, Atlanta
* Byington Winery, Los Gatos
* Cafe' Milan, Atlanta (six months)
* Colony Square Hotel Crown Room, Atlanta
* Doubletree Hotel, Atlanta
* Florentina Restaurant, Cambridge MA
* Georgia World Congress Center
* HS Lordship's, Berkeley
* Marriott Marquis, Atlanta
* Metropolitan Golf and Racquet Club, Atlanta
* Ray's Ristorante, Atlanta ( / years)
* Palace Hotel, San Francisco, CA
* San Mateo CA Public Library
* Sonoma Chicken Coop, Campbell CA
* Super Steer Steak House, Dos Palos, CA
* Tarragon Restaurant, Sunnyvale CA
* W Hotel, San Francisco, CA
What Lee Allen's customers are saying:
"It was lovely to hear Lee's fine talent on our piano. He provided wonderful light background jazz for our
dinner party. Much appreciated."
-MD, / / , Private Party, San Rafael, CA
"I was extremely pleased with Lee Allen's performance at our company Winter Party. His background music was
perfect for our event and I couldn't have asked for anything more. He also accomodated a request for a hand
microphone for our door prize give away without blinking an eye. Thank you, Lee!!"
-DE, / / , Corporate Function, San Jose, CA
"Mr. Lee Allen is a true professional. My Christmas Party was a wonderful success! Everyone of my guests
truly enjoyed the musical talents of Mr. Allen. I would recommend him to any of my friends. Thank you very
much."
-LR, / / , Private Party, San Francisco, CA
"We were very pleased with Mr. Allen. He arrived early, was well prepared, and entertained our guests for
five hours on a very warm day. The Foothill Club was air-conditioned, but the stage, where he performed using
the club's Steinway piano, was still quite warm. We received many compliments on his performance, and several
people said he was "a real trooper", since they knew he kept playing even though at times it was
uncomfortably warm on stage. If the occasion arises, we will certainly ask him to entertain for us
again."
-FT, / / , Anniversary, Saratoga, CA
"Fantastic! I was planning an event from across the country, and Lee was so helpful with everything. His
performance was wonderful, and I had people coming up to me throughout the night telling me how much they
were enjoying his music. I highly recommend Lee to anyone, and hope that one day in the future I may be able
to work with him again!"
-KS, / / , Convention, San Francisco, CA
"He was great!"
-JA, / / , Private Party, Hayward, CA
"Excellent"
-EW, / / , Corporate Function, Sacramento, CA
"Lee was on time, had everything set up and ready to go and did a great job of entertaining our guests. We
were very pleased with his services and his professional courtesies".
-SB, / / , Corporate Function, Sunnyvale, CA
"(Lee) Allen is a wonderful entertainer. His music was very relaxing and mellow at our vineyard blessing. He
was great to work with. I would definitely hire him again."
-CR, / / , Vineyard Blessing, Morgan Hill, CA
Lee is currently performing on Monday, Thursday and Friday nights at Faz Restaurant, part of the Sheraton
Sunnyvale Hotel.
Lee's technique and capabilities make for extremely competitive pricing for events requiring background
music, such as receptions and dinners.
Lee Allen is a member of ASCAP, the Sunnyvale Chamber of Commerce, and the National Association of Catering
Executives (NACE).
For more information and to book Lee Allen, please contact Lee Allen at:
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