Paul Allen is an accomplished trumpeter and saxophonist. He has been performing for fifty years. He ran his own band, The Fortunes, for many years and has played for clubs, churches, and private occasions. He has done work in many major cities, including Chicago, Gary, Tampa, Little Rock, Richmond, and Nashville where he performed at the Embers Gourmet Room in Printer's Alley with major artists such as Roy Hamilton and Faron Young.

Over the years, Paul worked with The Falcons, The Pacers and other well known bands. He has done many recording sessions and played for many organizations.

Today, Paul enjoys playing for dances and entertaining seniors who enjoy the music that he loves. He has been doing this for around fifteen years. He spent five years in the Tampa Bay area dong shows for seniors all over cental Florida.

Paul's music career started when rock n' roll was just being recognized. Some of his major influences are Louis Armstrong, Sil Austin, Clifford Scott, Boots Randolph, Billy Vaughn, Ace Cannon, and Elvis.