Marshall Allen is a 2025 NEA Jazz Master, just in time for his 101st birthday
Editor’s note: On Saturday, centenarian saxophonist and Sun Ra Arkestra leader Marshall Allen will be honored as a 2025 NEA Jazz Master in a ceremony at the Kennedy Center. Ahead of that celebration, D.C. live music impresario, visual artist and community pillar Bill Warrell reflected on 50 years of friendship with Allen. The first time…