Andrew Allen has performed with a wide range of ensembles over the past 40 years. While based in Manchester he worked extensively with The Alpha Duo and The Tarrega Trio. In the 1990’s he formed a new duo partnership with Beverley Reynolds. After moving to Colchester he was the driving force behind establishing the function band Sould and formed two significant musical partnerships with Malcolm Miles (Referential Treatment) and Tim Pells (The Pells – Allen Duo).