Shamarr Allen (trumpet)
Shamarr Allen was born and raised in New Orleans and became immersed in music at the early age of 7. He began his professional career as a street musician in the French Quarter playing with Tuba Fats. Playing with street musicians for tourists, lead to his involvement with New Orleans brass bands—the Hot 8 Brass Band, Rebirth Brass Band, Lil¹ Rascals, Treme and others. Expanding his horizons,Shamarr’s mastery now encompasses a wide variety of music style.
