Drummer Carl Allen and bassist Rodney Whitaker have a lot in common. They're both from the Midwest-- Allen's from Milwaukee, Whitaker's from Detroit. Both grew up in homes filled with the sounds of ...

We launch the 892nd episode of Neon Jazz with a true jazz veteran—Carl Allen—who's back with his first album in decades. Tippin' (2025) marks his triumphant return, all while he continues shaping the ...