Alvin Queen

He also played with the George Benson quartet before rejoining Charles Tolliver in November 1971. During the seventies, he lived in Canada, before settling in Switzerland in 1979 and creating the label Nilva, an anagram of his first name. He has also played with Michael Brecker, Kenny Drew, Oscar Peterson, Bennie Wallace, Duško Gojković, Johnny Griffin, and George Coleman.

• Name — Alvin Queen • Born — 16 August 1950 • Birthplace — Bronx, New York, U.S. • Genre — Jazz • Occupation — Musician, label owner • Instrument — Drums • Years Active — 1966–present • Label — Nilva • Website — www.alvinqueen.com • Illustration — Alvin Queen in Dachau, 2001

• Alvin Queen in Europe (Nilva, 1980) • Ashanti (Nilva, 1981) • Glidin' and Stridin' (Nilva, 1981) with Junior Mance • A Day in Holland (Nilva, 1983) with Dusko Goykovich • Lenox and Seventh (Black & Blue, 1985) with Dr. Lonnie Smith • Jammin' Uptown (Nilva, 1985) • I'm Back (Nilva, 1992) • I Ain't Looking at You (Justin Time, 2005) • Mighty Long Way (Justin Time, 2008) • Night Train To Copenhaguen (Stunt Records, 2021) • Feeling Good (Stunt Records, 2024)

With George Coleman • At Yoshi's (Theresa, 1989) With Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis • Jaw's Blues (Enja, 1981) With John Hicks and Elise Wood • Luminous (Nilva, 1988) With Horace Parlan • Pannonica (Enja, 1981 [1984]) With John Patton • Soul Connection (Nilva, 1983) With Pharoah Sanders • A Prayer Before Dawn (Theresa, 1987) With Charles Tolliver • Impact (Enja, 1972) • Live at the Loosdrecht Jazz Festival (Strata-East, 1973) With Warren Vaché • Talk to Me Baby (Muse, 1996)

• Charme (Polydor 1998)

Alvin Queen is recorded with the occupation jazz musician. Recorded as a citizen of United States. Classed in the genre post-bop. Classed in the genre jazz.