"It is wonderful for this to be part of my mission to better the planet and the people through beautiful music. When we are able to give the audience one or two hours to forget their worries, it sure helps. And the music can help transform everyone to a higher plane of being and bring different vibrations that affect others and myself. Bring well being, give something to someone else so that they can get something out it. There is always happiness in the spirit of playing and we look forward to sharing"
Lifetime Achievement acceptance speech by Marshall Allen [ALL ABOUT JAZZ—NEW YORK June 2009] via sunraarkive.blogspot.com