Brandon Allen, Saxophonist, with The Terry Hutchins Qrt

Originally from Perth, Western Australia, Brandon Allen relocated to London in 2000 and has become one of the foremost Saxophonists on the British Jazz Scene. A sensationally exciting player.

Since arriving in the UK, he has worked with many high profile artists and groups/ensembles as a saxophonist, in various genres. Whilst well known for his virtuosity, he is an all round musician - leadings his own groups as well as collaborating with other artists. A regular session musician - working in a variety of musical settings, in the studio and remotely. And a composer and arranger of Jazz music, writing for other artists and for his various jazz & crossover groups, as well as composing music for Film, TV and other media platforms.

Brandon's distinctive saxophone sound has been featured on film soundtracks including ‘Alfie’ (2004) and 'The Look of Love' (2013).  He is featured on 4 Kyle Eastwood albums and numerous other releases.

Brandon has a played with Eric Clapton, Paloma Faith, Kyle Eastwood, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, Gary Barlow, Neil Diamond, Adam Nussbaum, Gary Husband, Ibrahim Maalouf, Antonio Forcione, Stefano Di Battista, Fred Nardin, Tony Lakatos, Charlie Wood, Jason Rebello, Gwylim Simcock, Omar Lyefook, Sarah Jane Morris, Camille Bertault, Jamie Oehlers, Mat Jodrell, Hamish Stuart, Mike Nock, Liane Caroll, Dennis Rollins, The Feeling, The Filthy Six, Gwyneth Herbert, Keith Tippett, Tony Hadley, Roachford, Candi Staton, US3, Carleen Anderson, James Torme, The BLOCKHEADS, Omar Kamal, Tony Christie, John Etheridge, Soweto Kinch, Noel McKoy, Guy Barker, Natalie Williams, The Laurence Cottle Big Band, Claire Martin, The BBC Big Band, Jesse Van Ruller, Stan Tracey, Peter King, Darius Brubeck, Ronnie Cuber, Lew Soloff, Mark Nightingale, Richie Cole, Benjamin Herman, Nigel Hitchcock, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Beverley Knight, Robin McKelle and the Czech National Symphony Orchestra.

Brandon is known to PJC, as he was featured in The Big Colors Big Band performance to bring in 2025. We look forward to welcoming him back for his own solo guest slot in 2026