The National Academy Of Television Arts & Sciences has recently awarded an Emmy® to Allan Phillips. Outstanding achievement for individual excellence off camera: Music composition/ Arrangement for the PBS program Grannies on Safari, produced by The Art Explorers, Inc., and Brave New Pictures, Inc.
Allan just completed the music for a very exciting humanitarian project about climate change. The film was shot in Malawi, Africa.
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Album Releases
SANDRA SANDIA. A great children's album featuring extremely catchy songs in spanish, very spicy Latin/Caribbean/Brazilian rhythms. All songs are written and performed by Sandra De Fontaines. Arranged and produced by Allan and Peter Scaturro. Make sure you get one of these albums, you will trully enjoy it! available at www.sandraSandia.com
DANNY GREEN/ With You In Mind. Brand new release by
San Diego jazz pianist Danny Green. the album was produced by Allan and Danny. It is a blend of
traditional and contemporary jazz, combined with fusion, Latin, Brazilian and even a piece that
features a strong flamenco feel. Here is a review www.jazzreview.com/cd/review-20058.html. Album available at: www.alanterecordings.com
Lomita Ghosts:
Teaser for Los Angeles independent film LOMITA GHOSTS. Original score by Allan Phillips,
written by Laurie Lamson for JazzyMae productions. Featuring Julia Sommer, directed by Laurie Lamson and
edited by Tyler Bowe.
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August:
August 12: Allan recently composed music for the Dallas Mavericks. Primetime T.V., episode Mavericks At Bulls.
August 12: Allan's music is broadcasted on network T.V. in the following countries:
Canada
Denmark
Hungary
Mexico
Puerto Rico
Singapore
United Kingdom
U.S.A.
August 12: Gene Perry's "Mi Tambor Lo Dice Todo" is climbing up the Salsa/Latin jazz charts around the world. Included in DJ playlists are the title cut "Mi Tambor Lo Dice Todo", "Lorraine" and "Bomba Santurce" writen and produced by Allan.
in the works for 2008
May: Allan is currently scoring the music for a documentary film fi entitled "Dog Tales" shot in Sierra Leone/ Africa.
Allan is mixing and mastering The Danny Green trio's second album, jammed-packed with jazz/brazilian/spanish fused into a fresh sound.
April 9th: Allan wrote and arranged the hit single "Bailarás." Featured on Grammy nominated folkloric ensamble Perú Negro's brand new album Zamba Malató. Catch Perú Negro on their world tour, as they come to a city near you with their exciting show. "Bailarás" is the last song performed in the show.To find out about Perú Negro's tour dates, album, etc. go to www.perunegro.org. To buy the album click here.
Allan is currently scoring the music for the second season of the Emmy® nomminated PBS travel show "Grannies On Safary"
Production of Robert Incelli's new latin jazz album, featuring original songs arranged by Allan, Incelli and Oscar D'Leon. Among the guest will be Justo Almario, Joey D'Leon, Rene Camacho and others.
March: Writing and arranging music for the Children's Choir of Ghana as well as working on Native Vibe's new album.
February: Putting the final touches to Peter Pupping's new album "Sea Journey" Featuring William Wilson on guitar, Jeff Basile on bass, Roy Gonzales on percussion, Kevin Koch on drums and Allan guest stars on steel pans and keys.
January: Recently completed Bradley Leighton's latest album "Soul Collective." This album features the legendary Tom Scott on tenor and alto sax, Greg Adams on trumpet, Mic Gillette on trumpet and trombone, Tom Braxton on alto sax, Evan Marks on guitar and Paula Prothet on vocals among other amazing musicians.
Allan arranged and produced the song performed by Up With People at the 2008 Rose Parade in Pasadena, CA. Watch the ABC broadcast below.
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2008 live performance schedule
January 26: CD release performance of Gene Perry's 12 piece salsa orchestra at Dyzzy's/ San Diego, CA. Album produced by Allan, featuring Quino on vocals, Harry Kim on trumpet, Justo Almario on saxes and Arturo Velazco on trombone
January 27: Los Angeles Theatre Center. Debut reading of the Urban Opera "Rule My World" written be Karole Foreman and Allan Phillips.
February 2: Fourth & B. Downtown San Diego. Annual Brazilian Carnaval in San Diego (10 pm to 1 pm). Performing with Solemar
February 3: Cafe Sevilla. 5th and Market Downtown San Diego (10 pm to 1 pm). Performing with Solemar
February 19: Grossmond College, El Cajon, CA. (12 pm to 1 pm), performing with the Gene Perry's latin jazz sextet.
February 21: Merc Theatre, Temecula, CA. Performing with M.A.P. Darryl Williams, Richard Sellers and Loren Bryant.
March 1: Isabellasgift.org. Benefit for SD Children's Hospital. Onyx Room. 825 5th Avenue, San Diego, CA. Performing with Gene Perry's latin jazz sextet.
March 7th: Disney Hall, Los Angeles, CA. (8 pm). Performing and conducting the orchestra for Peruvian diva Eva Ayllon. Watch a performance of Toro Mata - Eva Ayllon-
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March 21st: Geoff Totton reviews Bradley Leighton's - Soul Collective
March 23: Anthology, San Diego, CA. (7 pm). Performing with Bradley Leighton
March 27: Harras casino. Performing with Gene Perry's latin jazz sextet
March 29: Viejas casino, Alpine, CA. (5 pm to 8 pm). Performing with the Jaime Valle quartet
April 3: Harras casino. Performing with Gene Perry's latin jazz sextet
April 5: Army and Naval Academy, Carlsbad, CA. (6 pm). Performing with the Ben Eager trio
April 13: Viejas casino, Alpine, CA. (5 pm to 8 pm). Performing with the Jaime Valle quartet
May 1: Viejas casino, Alpine, CA. (8 pm to 11 pm). Performing with the Jaime Valle quartet
May 4: Anthology, San Diego, CA, (7 pm to 9 pm). Bradley Leighton with Soul Collective (Allan on keys).
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May 15: Viejas casino, Alpine, CA. (8 pm to 11 pm). Performing with the Jaime Valle quartet
May 18: Chula Vista, CA. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral Mc Farland Thuet on vocals
June 2: June 2-Molina-Serrano and Allan Phillips into space! NASA Crew members of the Space Shuttle Discovery's Mission STS-124, commanded by Mark Kelly, USN, awoke to Molina-Serrano's song "Away from
Home" at 6:32 a.m. EDT on this third day of the shuttle flight. Today, the Discovery docks with the International Space Station. For the 14-day mission, each crew member chooses a wake-up song. Flight Engineer Greg Chamitoff, PhD, selected Jose's song for the honor, and he is flying with Jose's CD entitled "Only by Grace." Chamitoff will join the International Space Station Crew and remain on the ISS for the next 6 months.
"Away from Home," written and composed by Molina-Serrano is the fifth track of his album "Only by Grace," produced and arranged by Allan Phillips
June 5: Performing with the Jaime Valle quartet at Viejas Casino, Alpine, CA. 8 p.m. downbeat.
June 7: KSDS/ Jazz 88/ Chris Springer interviews Allan Phillips during his program at 1 p.m
June 8: performing with drum ensemble Sol E Mar for "Fiesta Del Sol" in Solana Beach, CA., at 3 p.m.
June 13: San Diego International Airport is proud to present its award-winning, complimentary jazz program - Terminal Jazz. On the second Friday of every month the Airport features exciting jazz artists who perform in the Airport's Terminal 2 Baggage Claim.
This free jazz series is part of San Diego International Airport's Performing Arts Program designed to bring community enrichment to the region and an atmosphere of enjoyment and relaxation within the Airport's wonderful facilities. Check for a night or two when you can join us. It's a great way to sit back and unwind.
Performances are from 7:00 - 9:15 p.m. Allan Phillips will be performing on June 13th with his trio. Gunnar
Biggs on bass, Mike Holguein on drums and Allan on Piano
June 14: Nokia Plaza, Los Angeles, CA. (5:30 pm to 7:30 pm). Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
June 27: Performing with Coral Macfarland Thuet for the "KSDS Jazz Live concert series at Studio West, Rancho Bernardo, CA. 12 p.m. downbeat.
June 28: performing with the Jaime Valle quartet at Viejas Casino, Alpine, CA. 5 p.m. downbeat.
July 8: Laguna Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
July 10: Laguna Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
July 20: Guitar Extravaganza 08. The Peter Pupping Band celebrating their new release "Sea Journey"!
ImageSunday, July 20, 2008, 7pm.
Sunday Night At Lamb's.
Peter Pupping & William Wilson - guitars
Jeff Basile - bass
Roy Gonzales - percussion
Kevin Koch - drums
Allan Phillips - steel drums and keyboards
special guest - Ron Freshman -guitar
Lamb Players Theatre
1142 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118
July 25: Laguna Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
August 8: Laguna Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
August 10: Performing with Gene Perry's salsa orchestra at Cafe Sevilla. 555 Fourth Avenue. San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: (619) 233.5979
August 16: Allan will be performing a concert from 11 AM to 12 AM, with his ethno-jazz trio (featuring Cliff Almond- Drummer for Michel Camilo and Manhattan Transfer among others in NY and Gunnar Biggs - bassist for Buddy Rich and Peter Sprague) at the 80th anniversary celebration of the San Diego Airport. For more information go to http://www.san.org/airport/30Days_of_Blue.asp.
August 17: Flutist Bradley Leighton will be performing at 8 pm with his funk/jazz band at Humphrey's by the bay featuring Allan on keyboards. Humphreys Restaurant 2241 Shelter Island Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 Tel: 619.224.3577
August 21: At the Disney Hotel with Coral Thuet
August 24: Allan will be at the Cuyamaca College concert series with Coral Thuet at 5:30 pm. Cuyamaca College. 900 Rancho San Diego Parkway. El Cajon , CA 92019. Tel: 619.660 4000
August 28: Laguna Arts Festival, Laguna Beach, Ca. Performing with the Banda Brothers featuring Coral McFarland Thuet
September 7: Performing at the Ocean Beach fair with Holly Hoffman and Mike Wofford at 2 pm
September 10: Cal Sate San Marcos. Performing a lecture with Gunnar Biggs and Mike Holguin on Latin music ensamble at 5 pm.
September 28: Adams Street fair with Gene Perry's salsa orchestra
October 29: Performing a concert at San Diego State University on October 29th at 6 pm.
November 14: Performing in Orange County, CA, at Spagettini's with Tom Braxton and Bradley Leighton.
November 15: Performing in Rancho Mirage, CA. Concert with Tom
Braxton and Bradley Leighton.
November 16: Performing at Humphrey's in San Diego by the Bay with
Tom Braxton and Bradley Leighton.
November 20: Performaing at the Merc theatre in Temecula, CA.
Concert with Gunnar Biggs and Mike Holguin.
