Marshall Allen

A saxophonist of otherworldly gusto, two pianists of impulsive eloquence and a critic with a pen nearly as sharp as his ears are the latest selections for the the nation's highest honor for jazz.

Alto saxophonist and bandleader Marshall Allen has made 100 trips around the sun — and for most of that time, he's been inseparable from the Sun Ra Arkestra. WRTI is honored to share this recent birthday concert, as we celebrate a big one.

Marshall Allen, the Sun Ra Arkestra's fearless leader ushers in a big round number onstage this week. Learn more about that and other Philly-area shows in Moment's Notice, our weekly guide.

In Moment's Notice this week: Steve Turre brings his trombone, his shells and a sextet to South, the Exit Zero Jazz Festival revs up down the shore, and a few hometown heroes get their shine.

Moment's Notice this week is an inspired grab bag, featuring a former prodigy, some avant-garde veterans and much more.

Moment's Notice this week includes the Grammy-winning Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra, the exploratory trio Nite Bjuti, and more.

Joseph Daley's Tuba Trio, the 34th anniversary of Chris' Jazz Cafe and more, in this week's edition of Moment's Notice from WRTI.

Marshall Allen's Ghost Horizons and a jam session with Tarbaby — all in a week's work for the WRTI jazz listings, Moment's Notice.

Tyler Mitchell, a former sideman in the Arkestra, reconnects with Marshall Allen, its longtime leader, on 'Sun Ra's Journey,' recorded live at Smalls.

Led by 98-year-old saxophonist Marshall Allen, the Sun Ra Arkestra has created a new studio album that breathes as it grooves.