On 20th / 21st September 2025 AB Workshops welcomes saxophonist Brandon Allen for a two day Blues Saxophone Weekend, a fantastic opportunity for sax players to work with one of the UK’s top saxophonists.
The Village Hall is in the village of East Dean in East Sussex. It nestles at the foot of the South Downs and is within the South Downs National Park. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside a short drive to Eastbourne; close to Beachy Head, Seven Sisters and Friston Forest. The picturesque village green with the Tiger Inn is a minute or two walk from the Hall.
British saxophonist Brandon Allen is originally from Perth, Western Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000. Since arriving in the UK, he has worked with many varied artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist, composer and arranger. He leads the BATL Quartet, The Gene Ammons Project and The Brandon Allen Sextet. He has also toured the globe as the saxophonist with the Kyle Eastwood Band.
SYOS and D’Addario Woodwinds artist Brandon has performed with Eric Clapton, Kyle Eastwood, Paloma Faith, Stefano Di Battista, Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Cuber, Neil Diamond and many others, and opened for Pat Metheny, Joe Lovano, Steve Gadd, BB King, George Benson, The Yellow Jackets, Mark Guiliana, Dave Douglas, Georgie Fame, Kurt Elling and others….
He is currently a professor at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Playing level: As a guide, you’ll need an instrumental ability of Grade 3 standard or above.
On 20th / 21st September 2025 AB Workshops welcomes saxophonist Brandon Allen for a two day Blues Saxophone Weekend, a fantastic opportunity for sax players to work with one of the UK’s top saxophonists.
The Village Hall is in the village of East Dean in East Sussex. It nestles at the foot of the South Downs and is within the South Downs National Park. It is surrounded by beautiful countryside a short drive to Eastbourne; close to Beachy Head, Seven Sisters and Friston Forest. The picturesque village green with the Tiger Inn is a minute or two walk from the Hall.
British saxophonist Brandon Allen is originally from Perth, Western Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000. Since arriving in the UK, he has worked with many varied artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist, composer and arranger. He leads the BATL Quartet, The Gene Ammons Project and The Brandon Allen Sextet. He has also toured the globe as the saxophonist with the Kyle Eastwood Band.
SYOS and D’Addario Woodwinds artist Brandon has performed with Eric Clapton, Kyle Eastwood, Paloma Faith, Stefano Di Battista, Eddie Henderson, Ronnie Cuber, Neil Diamond and many others, and opened for Pat Metheny, Joe Lovano, Steve Gadd, BB King, George Benson, The Yellow Jackets, Mark Guiliana, Dave Douglas, Georgie Fame, Kurt Elling and others….
He is currently a professor at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London.
Playing level: As a guide, you’ll need an instrumental ability of Grade 3 standard or above.
– Take a simple blues structure and really get inside it
– Playing the blues with different stylistic feels
– Getting to grips with different saxophone language associated with each style
Alternatively if you have any questions on the suitability of this course for you we will be happy to help. Contact us at hello@abworkshops.com or by calling 07711 998058 and we will be happy to discuss your needs further.