Roland Allen (2)

Blues and jazz artist from Kansas City and Springfield, Missouri. Roland was an All-American high school athlete in Kansas City and played basketball for University of Missouri. As a guitarist, he filled in on a tour with The Temptations and also worked with Curtis Mayfield and Gene Chandler. He performed both solo and in his band Gravette. He released his first album "Long Time Comin'" in 1998, an artful blend of jazz, soul, and a bit of pop.