Allan Phillips
Allan Phillips | |
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| Origin | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
| Genres | Jazz, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Latín, Film Score, Funk, Brazilian, Classical |
| Occupation(s) | Music producer, composer, arranger, and musician |
| Instrument(s) | Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, and Winds |
| Years active | 1976 - present |
| Website | AllanPhillips.com |
Allan Phillips was born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He is a music producer, composer, arranger, and musician now residing in Southern California. His musical style is a blend of contemporary music with ethnic elements from around the world. In 2011, his composition Moon/Luna Llena was chosen as a wake up call song for the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Endeavour’s STS-134 mission commanded by Capt. Mark Kelly.[1][2][3] Also in 2011, music he composed and produced for Clark Marketing Solutions earned three Awards of Distinction from the 2011 Communicator Awards in the categories of audio production, jingle production [4] and video production/use of graphics [5] for work created for automotive client Diamond Valley Honda.
Biography
[edit]Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela. Allan Phillips' early musical roots are in Afro-indigenous street music, and over the years he has expanded his craft onto a blend of Latin, pop, funk, jazz, African, hip hop, dance, Caribbean/reggae, rock, soul/R&B, Brazilian, Mediterranean, Asian, European, country, ambient/new age, and classical.[6]
Currently Performs with:
- The Soul Collective
- Gene Perry
- Sol e Mar
- Peter Pupping
Compositions/arrangements and orchestrations
[edit]- Composed and produced the music score for season 1 and 2 of the PBS series Grannies on Safari.
- Arranged and produced the music for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York and The Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA., 2008
- Film:
- World Dance Workout (DVD), 2006
- Tijuana Jews (feature), 2005
- Family Values in the Goddess Years, 1999
- Love Always (feature), 1996
- Break of Dawn (feature), 1988
- Theatre:
- Rule My World (Urban Opera), 2009
- The New Mambo Kings (Musical), 2009
- Latin Gems (Musical), 2004
- Latin Twist (Musical), 2000
- Blood Wedding (Play), 1983
Discography and Production
[edit]| Year | Artist | Album Name | Genre | Label |
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| 2016 | Debora Galán | All About Love | Smooth Latin Jazz | Unsigned (Debora Galan Publishing) |
| 2015 | Nirvana Singh | Sounds of Nirvana | World Music | Momenta Records |
| 2015 | LBJ | “U” (single) | Jazz | LBJ Records |
| 2015 | Mariea Antoinette | Straight From tde Harp (Special Edition) | Jazz | Maasai/Infinity |
| 2015 | Sandra Sandia | ¡Alegria! | Latin | DeFontaines Records |
| 2015 | LBJ | tde Music & tde Moment! | Jazz | LBJ Records |
| 2015 | Bartd Beasley | Run On to Detroit (single) | Pop | BBR |
| 2015 | Gila Cadry | DNA Enchantment | New Age | Independent |
| 2015 | Mair Ratdburn | Nada Te Turbe (single) | Religious | MRM |
| 2015 | Mariea Antoinette | Angels (single) | Holiday | Piwai |
| 2015 | Piwai | African Turquoise (Vol. I) | World | Piwai Music |
| 2015 | Andre Stevens-Thomas | Me & My Band (single) | AC | Independent |
| 2014 | Mariea Antoinette | Straight From The Harp | Jazz | Maasai/Infinity |
| 2014 | Tom Barabas | Encore! | Jazz | TBA |
| 2013 | Mair Rathburn | Lo, How a Rose | Holiday | MRM |
| 2013 | Ruby Blue | Revealed | Jazz | Ruby Records |
| 2013 | Lee Hartley | Whole Lotta Somethin' | Jazz | LHR |
| 2013 | Native Vibe | In The Land of Muses | Jazz | Third Beat Records |
| 2012 | Ted Herman Orchestra/Featuring Lee Hartley & Larry Capeloto | Swinging Big! | Big Band | TH |
| 2012 | Nirvana Singh | Sounds of Nirvana | World Music | Momenta Records |
| 2011 | Robert Incelli | Asi Se Goza! | Latin Jazz | RIC Records |
| 2011 | Katia Riquelme | Living in a Car | Rock | Petalo Blue, L.L.C. |
| 2011 | Natalya Phillips | Whisper | Singer/songwriter | TOL |
| 2011 | Peter Pupping Band | Cafe Pacifico | Latin | |
| 2011 | Jose Molina Serrano | Moon/Luna Llena (single) | Adult Contemporary | |
| 2010 | Natalya Phillips | You Remind Me of Christmas (single) | Holiday | TOL |
| 2010 | Ross Carlson | If She Asks | Instrumental | RCE |
| 2010 | Bradley Leighton | Holiday of Lights | Holiday | Pacific Coast Jazz |
| 2010 | Rob Mehl | Neat, With A Twist | Tropical rock | Seaside |
| 2010 | Paula Prophet | From Me To You | Jazz | PCJ |
| 2010 | Monette Marino Keita | Coup d'Eclat | World Music | Djembefola Productions |
| 2009 | Allan Phillips | Ethnic Alchemy 2 | World-Electronic | APM |
| 2009 | Rob Mehl | Out of the Blue | TropRock | Seaside |
| 2009 | Pat Murphy | The PH Project | Pop | PMP |
| 2009 | Eva Ayllón | Kimba Fá | World Music | Times Square records |
| 2008 | Danny Green | With You In Mind | Jazz | Alante Rec. |
| 2008 | Sandra Sandia | Sandra Sandia | Children's Music | DF Music |
| 2008 | Bradley Leighton | Soul Collective | Jazz/Funk | Pacific Coast Jazz |
| 2008 | Peter Pupping | Sea Journey | Instrumental | Guitar Sounds |
| 2008 | Native Vibe | Across The Globe | World Music | TBR |
| 2007 | Gene Perry | Mi Tambor | Salsa/Latin Jazz | Masakote |
| 2007 | Robert Incelli | Baila Conmigo | Salsa | Rcacharra |
| 2007 | Ajna | Dance With The Universe | World Music | Ajna |
| 2007 | Zosia | Zosia | Pop/Folk | Boczanowski |
| 2006 | Khausak | Romance | Andean | Khausak |
| 2006 | Allan Phillips | Ethnic Alchemy 1 | World-Electronic | APM |
| 2006 | Israel Maldonado | Grateful | Reggae/Pop | IMM |
| 2006 | Leonard Tucker | This Christmas | Christmas | LeonardTucker.com |
| 2006 | Bradley Leighton | Back To The Funk | Jazz | Pacific Coast Jazz |
| 2006 | Pablo Mendez | Latin Soul | Latin/Instrumental | Pablo Mendez |
| 2006 | Bob Boss | 3 Trios + | Jazz | Samizdat |
| 2005 | Various Artists | Cool Summer Vol.4 | Jazz | Jazziz |
| 2005 | Sharon Ory | Spirit Presence | Meditation | Guided Meditation |
| 2005 | DANNY | A New Orleans Musical | Musical | Foxworthy |
| 2005 | Peter Pupping | Where It Started | Contemporary Jazz | Guitar Sounds TM |
| 2005 | Ahoté | Turning Point | New-age/folklore | Northwind Prod. |
| 2005 | Delmundo | At The Edge Of The World | Flamenco | Delmundo Music |
| 2005 | Burt Brion | Say The Word | Jazz/Pop | Mister B |
| 2005 | Malamaña | Malamaña | Flamenco | Kunze&Tidwell |
| 2005 | Bradley Leighton | Just Doin' Our Thang | Jazz | Pacific Coast Jazz |
| 2005 | Javid | Silk Road | New Flamenco | Javid |
| 2005 | Robert Incelli | Master Jam | Latin Jazz | Valentino Prod. |
| 2005 | Native Vibe | Luna De Nosara | Latin/Jazz/Rock | Third Beat Records |
| 2005 | Mair Rathburn | How Can I Keep... | Classical Harp | THR Music |
| 2005 | Marquinho | Marq. Misterio | Brazilian | Aguerre |
| 2005 | Jazziz | Cool Summer vol.4 | Jazz | Jazziz |
| 2004 | Mike Stauffer | Layover In London | Indie Rock | SDIR |
| 2004 | Joselo | Christmas Album | Andean/Christmas | Inka |
| 2004 | Fire Prince | Blessing In Disguise | Rock | Swigart |
| 2004 | Primo | Para Ti, Primo | Salsa | Primomuzik |
| 2004 | Jaime Valle | Vital Signs | Latin Jazz | Blueport Jazz |
| 2004 | Iza | Carry My Love | Adult Contemporary | Northwind Prod. |
| 2003 | Glenn Carson | Timeless | Pop-Soul | Upclose |
| 2003 | Ruby Blue | Skin | Jazz | Etoile Prod. |
| 2003 | Khausak | Love Songs | Andean/Instrumental | Khausak |
| 2003 | Rob Mehl | Just Give Me The Keys | Folk/Rock/Caribbean | RM |
| 2003 | Joselo | For Ever In My Heart | Andean | Inka |
| 2003 | Ben Eager | Resolution | Jazz | Biffco |
| 2002 | SD All Stars | My Port Of Call | Jazz/Big Band | IVRYS |
| 2002 | Solemar | Percussion Avalanche | Brazilian/Cuban | Solemar group |
| 2002 | Illari | Aquamarine | Andean/new-age | Chronos |
| 2002 | Allen Singer | In Tradition | Folk | Allen Singer |
| 2002 | Kai | Heroes, Saints & Angels | Rock | Swigart |
| 2001 | Michel Blood | It's Your Turn Tonight | Pop | Musivation |
| 2001 | Maria Yracébúrú | A Story Of Prophecy Fulfilling | World Music | Apache Rhythms |
| 2001 | Joselo | Inka Show | Andean | Inka |
| 2000 | Robert Incelli | From Bolivar To L.A. | Latin Jazz | Tonga |
| 2000 | Up With People | A Common Beat | Pop | UWP |
| 2000 | Jose Ivan Quiceno | Por El Camino | Latin | QC |
| 2000 | Carlos Olmeda | Spanish 101 For Lovers | Latin/Folk | BellaNova |
| 1999 | Jose Serrano | Only By Grace | Latin Fusion | JavazzMano |
| 1999 | Big Mountain | Things To Come | Reggae/Pop | Rebel Ink |
| 1999 | Orchestral | 90's Love Songs | Instrumental | NMG |
| 1999 | Big Mountain | Rainbow Drive | Reggae/Pop | PONY C. (Japan) |
| 1998 | Native Vibe | Spirits | Afro Jazz | Domo |
| 1998 | Illari | Blue Symphony | Andean/new-age | Chronos |
| 1999 | Carlos Rivas | No Fue En Vano | Salsa | MEXSAL |
| 1998 | Del Mundo | Out Of This World | Flamenco | Delmundo |
| 1998 | Roberto Valdez | Gypsy Heart | Gypsy/Classical | EGRC |
| 1998 | La Conciencia | Solo Un Juego | Salsa | HRM |
| 1998 | Allan Phillips | Caribbean Mood | Caribbean | World Disc |
| 1997 | Copal | Despues Del Silencio | Andean | Copal Records |
| 1997 | African Dawn | Voices | African | World Disc |
| 1997 | Up With People | Roads | Pop | UWP |
| 1996 | Allan Phillips | Voices Of Change | African | World Disc |
| 1996 | Jaime Valle | Third Voyage | Latin Jazz | World Jazz |
| 1996 | Roberto Valdez | Gypsy's Cocktail | Gypsy/Classical | EGRC |
| 1995 | Voices | I'll Be Home For Christmas | Christmas | MCA |
| 1995 | Tyro Styles | Serious Lover | Reggae | ReggaeWize |
| 1995 | Joseph Advento | All Of My Life | Pop | JOA |
| 1995 | Papa | The Steel Drum | Caribbean | Quanah |
| 1994 | Jaime Valle | Different World | Latin Jazz | World Jazz |
| 1994 | Marilee Hall | Come Touch Me | Pop | MHP |
| 1994 | Nee | My Father's Son | Afro Jazz | Palmusic |
| 1994 | Carlos Murillas | Romantic Harp II | Instrumental | MHM |
| 1994 | Fried Bananas | Fried Bananas | Rock/Reggae | FBM |
| 1993 | Acoustic Variations | A.V. | Mixed | Orphan |
| 1993 | ELE | Sigueme | Pop | Palmusic |
| 1993 | Under The Lake | Dive In | Fusion Jazz | Palmusic |
| 1993 | Dr. Chico | The Art Of Hip Hop | Caribbean | Palmusic |
| 1992 | Jose Ivan Quiceno | A World Of Music | Latin Folk | QC |
| 1992 | Luder Palacios | Feelings On Piano | Instrumental | Palmusic |
| 1992 | Jaime Valle | Round Midnight | Latin Jazz | Palmusic |
| 1992 | Carlos Guedes | Toda America | Latin Jazz | Heads Up |
| 1992 | Kumara | Al Sonar | Andean/Pop | Palmusic |
| 1992 | Alma Del Sur | Alma Del Sur | South American | Narada |
| 1991 | Carlos Murillas | Romantic Harp I | Instrumental | MHM |
| 1991 | Bill Macpherson | Jungle Party | Afro Jazz | Palmusic |
| 1990 | Agape | Spanglische | Latin Jazz | L & P |
| 1989 | Artefacto | Synthesis | Techno | Quartz Intl. |
| 1989 | Lédé | A Mother's Love | Pop/R&B | E3 Company |
| 1989 | Gloria España | Ojos Verdes | Pop | E3 Company |
| 1989 | Gail Mc Neil | You'll Do Fine | R&B | E3 Company |
| 1989 | Raxx | Tejiendo Banderas | Rock | Quartz Intl. |
| 1988 | Toda Via | Cielo Azul | Rock-Pop | Quartz Intl. |
| 1985 | Jose Herrera | Gente De Hoy | Pop | Quartz Intl. |
| 1981 | Nuevo Son | A Mover La Gente | Salsa | |
| 1981 | Los Fulleros | Los Fulleros III | Gaita | L'Scala |
| 1982 | Leida Torrealba | Vitanse | Christmas | L'Scala |
| 1981 | Rullio | Chistes | Christmas | L'Scala |
| 1980 | Los Fulleros | Los Fulleros II | Gaita | Suramericana |
| 1979 | Los Favos | La Contradanza | Gaita | Favorito |
Awards and nominations
[edit]- Produced Eva Ayllon album Kimba Fa, which was nominated for a 2009 Latin Grammy nomination in the Best Folk Album category
- 2008 Emmy for the musical score of Grannies on Safari
- Allan Phillips was part of Alex Acuña's team in his Grammy nominated album Acuarela de Tambores
- Produced albums winners of 14 San Diego Music Awards
- Winner of 5 U.C.S.D outstanding artist awards
References
[edit]- ^ "Big Mountain TV". Archived from the original on 2011-05-02. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
- ^ "Local Musicians Record Song For Shuttle Astronauts". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2011-05-10.
- ^ Teacher's Song is Out of This World
- ^ "Winner's List".
- ^ "Winner's List".
- ^ Allan Phillips Official Website
External links
[edit]- Allan Phillips Official Website
- Public Television "Grannies on Safari" Packs and Emmy
- Bradley Leighton: Funky flutes with pizzazz
- Spoke
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