Vocalist

On Sunday, November 14, 2021, a Chicago-based vocalist G. Thomas Allen made history by becoming the first male to win First Place at the Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition held at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) in Newark. Allen wowed judges and music lovers with his formidable, yet fluid vocals, as evidenced by the standing ovation he received when he performed his riveting rendition of Erroll Garner’s immortal classic, “Misty.” Since that fateful night, Allen has graced some of the most prestigious venues in the world and has honed his vivid voice into the amazing instrument it is.

G. Thomas Allen

Monterey County Fairgrounds

Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Sassy Centennial Weekend continues at Dizzy’s Club with the G. Thomas Allen Quintet. In 2021, Allen made history, becoming the first male artist to win the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition, also known as the SASSY Awards. He approaches Vaughan’s repertoire with creative reverence, a dizzying range, and an intimacy of phrasing. Expect an evening that features striking and engaging interpretations of classic tunes delivered by a true vocal master. 

G. Thomas Allen Quintet: Sarah Vaughan Centennial Celebration

Jazz at Lincoln Center

Since his arrival on the Chicago scene in 2015, G. Thomas Allen has continued to use his stratospheric range to break barriers in uncharted waters.  His soul-infused phrases, rooted in sacred harmony, and approach to line shaping have made him the first male, in history, to win the Sarah Vaughan International Vocal Jazz Competition - Downbeat Magazine.

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G. Thomas Allen Quartet

Jazz Showcase

Set 400 years into the future, Lalovavi is an Afrofuturist adventure that follows Persephone, the youngest daughter of the ruler of Atlas, the city formerly known as Atlanta. Currency and status in Atlas are determined based on the presence of Syndica, a gene that promotes vitality and longevity. When Persephone is found to possess a version of Syndica that confers immortality, she is betrayed by her family and must run for her life. She is thrust into an epic journey, uncovering a hidden past that leads her to discover love’s true meaning and the power to determine her destiny.

Vocalist

G. Thomas Allen

Events

Upcoming events

9 - 11 Jul, 2026

Lalovavi · Cincinnati Opera

Past events

Sep 27, 2024

G. Thomas Allen · Monterey Jazz Festival

19 - 20 Apr, 2024

G. Thomas Allen Quintet: Sarah Vaughan Centennial Celebration · Jazz at Lincoln Center

Future and recently performed repertoire

Ivavi in Lalovavi by Day

Cincinnati Opera

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