graduated from Glasgow University in 1996 and since then has built up a burgeoning reputation as one of Scotland's leading Baritone Saxophonists. Allon currently leads three groups: Brass Jaw, Baricuda, and The Allon Beauvoisin Quartet. Between 1997 and 2005 he worked primarily for The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra, but in the recent past Allon has also worked with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and the RTE Concert Orchestra.
Other session work includes an appearance on David Byrne's sound track to the film "Young Adam" starring Ewan McGregor, and performances on TV most notably, (Joz Tenuto big band - Hogmany Live - BBC Scotland) TV theme tunes, (Boiling Point – STV) live national radio broadcasts (Hung Drawn Quartet – Brian Morton show, Brass Jaw – Hipbop to Bebop) and, to date, appearances on over twenty albums.
Allon has also worked with
The Commitments, Brian Byrne, The Pearl Fishers,
Isobel Campbell of Belle & Sebastian, Martha Reeves,
Lol Coxhill, Evan Parker, Barry Guy,
The BurtMacdonald Quartet and Bill Wells.
“ ..has a nice line in funky riffs and walking bass, and the stamina to keep going without a break â€
The Financial Times
“while Allon Beauvoisin's chunky baritone-sax beats and "walking" bass-lines served to create a firm rhythmic foundation. “
The Evening Standard
"The surging ‘Moanin’, with its famous baritone saxophone lead
(expertly dispatched by Allon Beauvoisin) . ."
Kenny Mathieson
"...had an infectious rhythm, powered by Beauvoisin's sonorous baritone."
Nottingham Evening Post
". . launched into a hard swinging number anchored by Allon Beauvoisin's honking baritone."
The Guardian