Paul Allen's career has spanned over fifty years. His computer programming and systems analysis work began in the early 1960's. His career as a professional musician began in 1957. He has authored books, software, songs and popular poems. He still volunteers as bugler for the local American Legion Post.

Computer Career

A fifty year data processing career began with punched cards in a unit record environment before computers were available to businesses, let alone individuals.

Paul became an expert programmer in the 1960's, which evolved into systems analysis and design. He patented a process in the 1980's.

He still works as a systems analyst and does web sites for selected customers.

Music Career

He learned to play the trumpet and cornet in his high school band and later traded his horse and saddle for his first saxophone.

1959 was the year when Paul first began working as a professional musician.

Over the years he performed for governor's, congressmen, and even a president. He had sucessful bands of his own and occasionally worked with some very successful recording artists.

Paul still plays and does his own arranging, using state of the art equipment.