Allen

( France ) Soul Bag magazine“ . . . Elève de Willie Mitchell, d’ Al Green et de David Porter avant de devenir leur bras droit, Perry Michael Allen peut vous parler des heures de Memphis. Pianiste, compositeur, chanteur, arrangeur, productuer, Allen ne cesse d’ evoluer de suprendre, voire de dèconcerter. Son prochain disque devrait etre disponible cet ètè . . . ”........................................... .......................... Pierre Daguerre Full interview www.nugenmusic.com( Europe ) International Herald Trbune“ . . . now living in Italy, Allen is a long way from home. Born in Memphis, the son of a famous DJ, He grew up in the shadow of the record biz . . . . started his career playing with many historic performers . . . “............................. Elisabetta Povoledo Full interview www.nugenmusic.com Perry Michael Allen was born and raised in Memphis U.S.A., the heartland of Soul. Allens’ musical roots run deep into the contemporary music marketplace. His father, an educator and memphis’ foremost jazz radio disc-jockey, left a lasting impression on the young and talented musician. Early in his career, Allen was awarded the unique opportunity to study the art of record making with some of Memphis’ greatest session musicians. Under the wings of Stax hit writer David Porter ( “Soul Man” ) and Master Producer "Papa" Willie Mitchell, Allen sharpened his song writing and production skills becoming a session musician /artist and writer/arranger for both Stax Records, and the legendary Hi Records where he also worked for many years with soul legend Al Green, during his chart topping career. In addition to his own records for Stax and Hi, Allen penned three hits for Al Green “ Hanging On”, “ So Good To Be Here ” and “ Soon As I Get Home “ as well as recording and arranging for other well-knowns such as The Sweet Inspirations, Albert King, Wilson Pickett, The Soul Children, Anita Ward, The Memphis Horns, , European group “Wet Wet Wet” and many others. Allen is now a major contributor and exponent of Soul Music in Europe where he now lives and records."AND THE STORY CONTINUES" ............For more information visit www.nugenmusic.com