by Richard Julian
***TWO SETS: 9PM & 10:15PM*** ***$10 (CASH) SUGGESTED DONATION*** ***LUNATICO HAS A FULL DINNER AND COCKTAIL MENU SO COME EARLY TO EAT!*** LunÀtico warmly welcomes Tyrone Allen || to our bandstand with this excellent group — playing compositions by members of the band and timeless songs of years past. Neta Raanan - Tenor Saxophone Lex Korten - Piano Tyrone Allen II - Bass Kayvon Gordon - Drums Trusted on the bandstand, in concert halls, the studio, and the pit orchestras of Broadway, TYRONE ALLEN II has become one of the most sought - after bassists on the New York City scene and a generational talent on the global stage. Since 2018, his work has been recognized by The New York Times, JazzTimes, WBGO, and he was named a Rising Star Bassist in the 2025 DownBeat Critics Poll. He has performed, recorded, and toured worldwide with creative luminaries including Sullivan Fortner, Tyshawn Sorey, and Nicole Glover, and currently holds the bass chair for the 10-time Tony Award–winning Broadway production Moulin Rouge! The Musical. With the release of his debut LP UPWARD on Dreams and Fears Records, Tyrone steps forward with a singular compositional voice and band-leading prowess. Featuring an expanded iteration of TAiiQ (the Tyrone Allen II Quartet), the album provides a glimpse into his artistic vision — marking a new chapter in an already stunning career.
