Alan Gowen was an English keyboardist and composer associated with the Canterbury scene who emerged in the early 1970s, leading the jazz‑fusion progressive group Gilgamesh and contributing to several collaborative projects within British progressive and jazz‑rock circles. His playing and compositions blended jazz improvisation, complex harmonies and rock structures, exemplifying the Canterbury scene's fusion of lyrical melody and intricate arrangement while contributing to the musical cross‑pollination between British progressive rock and jazz.
