Allan Phillips |
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| Origin | Maracaibo, Venezuela |
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| Genres | Jazz, Pop, Rock, Reggae, Latín, Film Score, Funk, Brazilian, Classical |
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| Occupation(s) | Music producer, composer, arranger, and musician |
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| Instrument(s) | Percussion, Keyboard, Strings, and Winds |
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| Years active | 1976 - present |
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| Website | AllanPhillips.com |
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Musical artist
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
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
- 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
| Year
|
Artist
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Album Name
|
Genre
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Label
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| 2016
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Debora Galán
|
All About Love
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Smooth Latin Jazz
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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)
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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
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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
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Jazz
|
Alante Rec.
|
| 2008
|
Sandra Sandia
|
Sandra Sandia
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Children's Music
|
DF Music
|
| 2008
|
Bradley Leighton
|
Soul Collective
|
Jazz/Funk
|
Pacific Coast Jazz
|
| 2008
|
Peter Pupping
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Sea Journey
|
Instrumental
|
Guitar Sounds
|
| 2008
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Native Vibe
|
Across The Globe
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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
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| 2006
|
Khausak
|
Romance
|
Andean
|
Khausak
|
| 2006
|
Allan Phillips
|
Ethnic Alchemy 1
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World-Electronic
|
APM
|
| 2006
|
Israel Maldonado
|
Grateful
|
Reggae/Pop
|
IMM
|
| 2006
|
Leonard Tucker
|
This Christmas
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Christmas
|
LeonardTucker.com
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| 2006
|
Bradley Leighton
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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
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Contemporary Jazz
|
Guitar Sounds TM
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| 2005
|
Ahoté
|
Turning Point
|
New-age/folklore
|
Northwind Prod.
|
| 2005
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Delmundo
|
At The Edge Of The World
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Flamenco
|
Delmundo Music
|
| 2005
|
Burt Brion
|
Say The Word
|
Jazz/Pop
|
Mister B
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| 2005
|
Malamaña
|
Malamaña
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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
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| 1993
|
ELE
|
Sigueme
|
Pop
|
Palmusic
|
| 1993
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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
- 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
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