Allen spent several years in the U.S. Army Band before settling into the Kansas City music scene. “I met several military musicians while I was still in high school,” says Allen. “So I always looked at that as an option. It was good training. But eventually I had to get out so I could do my own music.”
After leaving the military Brad relocated to Kansas City. “I had a dream of leading my own group. and playing with world class jazz musicians. Kansas City is a great place to do that.”
Recently Brad has been pursuing his love of rock music. “I like different kinds of music,” says Allen.” The most important thing for me is the song. So I enjoy Paul Simon and Green Day just as much as Nat King Cole and Mose Allison.”