Boston based vibraphonist Laura Allen (also known as Lolly) has just released her debut jazz CD, "AllenHazFunk" featuring dummer Jon Hazilla and bass player John Funkhouser.  Also featured on this CD is Roman-born vocalist Chiara Civello, singing on two tracks including Allen's original composition, "Daydream Brazil (Meu Brasileirinho)".

"Laura Allen is not your typical high-intensity, mallet-flailing, busy-busy vibraphonist. This twenty-something musician conjures the lanky, leisurely feel of Milt Jackson, her roomy rambles open up the spiritual spaciousness of Walt Dickerson, and her smooth flair for Latin rhythms recalls Cal Tjader. Allen has found a relaxed and swinging route to success with mallets!"