Career
He has worked with Muhal Richard Abrams, Lester Bowie, Art Blakey, Benny Carter, Chico Freeman, Craig Harris, and Dizzy Gillespie. He has used several variants of his name on CDs including: East.J. Allen, Eddie East.J. Allen, and East.J. "Eddie" Allen. He also works in Rhythm and Blues and Rock.
His rendition of Sade Adu"s Smooth Operator earned praise from Lester Bowie.