| Code | DS/UK/17493 |
| Name | The Alan Bown Set (1965-1972) |
| Variations of Name | Alan Bown! | Alan Bown |
| Dates | 1965-1972 |
| Gender | Group (Male) |
| Place of Birth/Origin | London, England (formed) |
| Relationships | Original Members:
Alan Bown - trumpet,
Dave Green - saxophone, flute,
Jeff Bannister - organ, vocals,
Stan Haldane - bass,
Vic Sweeney - drums,
Pete Burgess - guitar |
| Biography | The Alan Bown Set later known as The Alan Bown! or just Alan Bown, were a British band of the 1960s and 1970s whose music evolved from jazz and blues through soul and rhythm and blues and ended up as psychedelia and progressive rock. The band achieved limited chart success and is best known for the role it played in developing the careers of numerous musicians including Mel Collins, John Helliwell, Robert Palmer, Jess Roden and Dougie Thomson. |