John Allee
What's Up.
Living in Sin movie
Coming in December/January: "Living in Sin" from writer-director James Bearhart. "Living in Sin" is an anthology film exploring the seven deadly sins in modern life.
The film will be released as both shorts and an edited feature film. John's episode is called "Pride in Prejudice" in which he plays a South African fertility doctor with some seriously questionable opinions.
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Shorts will launch on December 1st. Feature will launch January 1st!
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Choral Concert at Carnegie Hall
On June 9th, 2025 John sang with the Masterwork Festival Chorus and the Yale Alumni Chorus in a performance of Gabriel Faure's REQUIEM (and other pieces) at Carnegie Hall as part of the Manhattan Concert Productions Series. The show featured choruses from across the U.S., including high school and college students (and a lot of them!). John's wife Kathleen was also singing. The Requiem was accompanied by the New York City Chamber Orchestra.
Opening in (another) Twelfth Night
Previews begin February 9th, 2025 for an all new production of Shakespeare's "Twelfth Night" at the Antaeus Theatre Company in Los Angeles. John will be playing the role of Feste the fool for the second time in a year -- and composing and performing the music again, too. Well, God give them wisdom that have it, and those that are fools, let them use their talents!
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Concert Reading of Twelfth Night
April 25th @ 7pm. John and his band recreate music from his BARDFLY album in this one night only staged reading of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, featuring a stellar line up of some of LA's best actors and musicians. John will also be playing the role of Feste the fool. Produced by The 6th Act in partnership with The Wilshire-Ebell theatre of Los Angeles.
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Opening in The Tempest
Come see John live on stage in The Tempest at Los Angeles' Antaeus Theatre, June 25-July 31. Romance, revenge, and raucous comedy combine in Shakespeare’s timeless tale of heartfelt reconciliation. Featuring original music, live musicians, and wondrous surprises.
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John Joins Judy Carmichael on Jazz Inspired
John had the honor of being a guest on Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired radio show/podcast. The episode is live now and airs on NPR stations 7/1 - 7/7.
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Radio Interview on Tuesdays with Abe
John joined Abe Perlstein on Central Coast Radio on June 6 to discuss PAST IMPERFECT, hanging on, dark humor, and the Bogeyman. "Tuesday Lunch With Abe," only on 97.3 & 107.9, The Rock.
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Past Imperfect - New Album Available Now
John's fourth studio album. 17 tracks of original songs backed by an all acoustic ensemble anchored by a piano trio that fuses jazz, blues, and folk. Dig it now.
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Until the Money's Gone - New Single Out Now
The third new single from John's upcoming album PAST IMPERFECT (set to release on May 5th) is the blues infused “Until the Money’s Gone” that will take you on a slow-roll, jazz and soul road trip to Vegas for some escapist fun. Ride along with the entire band for an unexpected adventure.
John's fourth studio album. 17 tracks of original songs backed by an all acoustic ensemble anchored by a piano trio that fuses jazz, blues, and folk. Dig it now.
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Download and stream
Shout out to our friends at the LET'S HEAR IT! podcast who featured a sneak preview of John's new version of their theme song. He wrote this song for the show a few years back and then decided to add lyrics to it. The new version swings like a clean up hitter and will be the opening track on the new album PAST IMPERFECT.
Check them out if you're into non-profit communications in particular and cool people changing the world in positive and practical ways in general.
Constant Storm of Jupiter - New Single Out Now
Leaning into a decidedly more melancholic and mysterious tone than John's previous single, "Constant Storm of Jupiter" is a stripped-down ballad about witnessing a partner's pain and how difficult it can be to reach them during their most tempestuous moments. Joining John is Mike Schnoebelen on bass. The song will be included on John's upcoming album Past Imperfect which will be out in May.
Get A Real Job - New Single Out Now
Is it the anthem for the Great Resignation? The final straw in a strained relationship? “Get a Real Job” is the first single from John's forthcoming album, Past Imperfect. It’s a fun jump blues that will have you up on your feet and heading for the classifieds. Featuring Adam Bravo on piano, Mike Schnoebelen on bass, John Harvey on drums, Javier Vergara on tenor saxophone, Jeff Kaye on trumpet, and harmony vocals by Jane Lui. Recorded by Paul Tavenner and by Jeff Peters, who also mixed and co-produced with John.
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Audio Crime Series Premiere
John joins a stellar cast in the upcoming podcast series Two Dead Girls in Jubeliene, a suspense-driven full-cast audio drama—- like a movie for your ears! It is told across twelve half-hour episodes rife with plot twists and cliff-hangers. It is a mystery that will appeal to lovers of paperback crime novels, true-crime TV, and stories of families striving to make themselves whole. “Jubeliene” is coming in March 2023.
New Song Released for the Holidays
Just in time for Christmastime, John has released a special song for the holidays. "Xmas Piece" was recorded at John's home studio while quarantining during the 2020 holiday. It's an intimate and contemplative solo piano piece. May it fill your home with peace and solace. Add it to your favorite holiday playlists!
Stream "Xmas Piece" wherever you listen to music
New Album in Production
In the first year of quarantining, John performed two Facebook live mini-concerts which he called "Songs from the Bench." These concerts "inspired me to revisit previously unrecorded songs," he says, "sometimes reworking them, but also to write new ones-- to the point where it became obvious to me that it was time to get back in the studio. With 17 such songs under my belt, I began assembling a group of musicians who shared a certain kind of sympatico for the eclectic mix of material I have amassed."
Watch this space for updates about the project!
Songs from the Bench 2: More Songs from the Bench
Join John for another short set of original tunes that he'll be singing live at the piano from his home studio. You might even hear a brand new song. November 22nd @5 p.m. Pacific time, live on John's Facebook page.
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Facebook Live Quaran-tiny Concert 11/22 @5pm PST
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Songs from the Bench
Join John for a short set live from home. Since we've all been benched, he'll be playing a handful of his original tunes from his piano bench from his piano bench.
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Facebook Live Concert 7/12 @5pm PST
Live Radio Interview
Catch John live on the radio discussing his album BARDFLY with host Abe Perlstein, Tuesday 3/31 at 3:30pm PST. 97.3 & 107.9 'The Rock' - Central Coast Radio, streaming live at www.CentralCoastRadio.org
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on 'Tuesday Lunch With Abe' 97.3 & 107.9 The Rock
Read an Interview with John
Read an interview John did for the online music journal JazzBluesNews where he discusses his influences, the balance between intellect and soul, and how to get young people interested in jazz.
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JazzBluesNews Online Q&A with John about his new album BARDFLY