Allen Dennard

Allen Dennard is a trumpeter, composer, recording artist, and bandleader from Detroit, Michigan. He began playing the trumpet at the age of 9 and discovered his passion for jazz during high school, where he was mentored by the legendary Marcus Belgrave. Dennard pursued his studies in Jazz at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, where he earned a degree in Jazz Studies on a full scholarship.

Allen has performed with notable artists including David McMurray, J.D. Allen, Mike Phillips, and the Keyon Harold Big Band. He has also shared stages with hip-hop legends like Phat Kat and Dwele, as well as renowned comedians like Rickey Smiley. He has been a frequent performer at the Detroit Jazz Festival, where he headlined with his own quintet in 2022.

In addition to performing locally at iconic Detroit venues such as Baker’s Keyboard Lounge and Cliff Bell’s, Allen has toured nationally, gracing stages in Chicago, Los Angeles, Kansas City, New York, and more. His two recordings as a bandleader, Stepping In (2018) and Flashback (2022), showcase his ability to blend jazz with contemporary influences like funk, hip hop, and house music. Flashback was nominated for a Detroit Music Award in 2023.

Allen leads multiple ensembles, including the Allen Dennard Trio, Quartet, and Quintet, and continues to make his mark in the jazz world while residing in Detroit.

Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. No DSLR, point-and-shoot, or other digital/film cameras permitted (mobile phones are ok) unless credentialed in advance.

Lucille’s is a cozy venue with clean sight lines & good sound featuring Jazz, Blues & Latin acts, plus eats. Founded in 2021, Lucille's is a publicly accessible jazz lounge which is located inside TolHouse, a private, Members-only social club designed for the city-dwelling creative and entrepreneurial class.

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