Members of the BRANDON ALLEN QUINTET featuring CHRIS ALLARD are: Brandon Allen- tenor saxophone,
Chris Allard- guitar, Ross Stanley- organ and piano, Oli Hayhurst- Bass,
Nick Smalley- drums.........
The BRANDON ALLEN TRIO featuring Ross Stanley-Organ and Nick Smalley- drums............
DRUGSTORE COWBOY feat. Brandon Allen, Quentin Collins, Ross Stanley and Enzo Zirilli!
Influences
John Coltrane, Elvin Jones, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell, Lester Young, Gene Ammons, Michael Brecker, Brecker Brothers, Harold Land, Pepper Adams, King Curtis, Chris Potter, Sonny Rollins, Illinois Jacquet, Sam Butera, Archie Shepp, Roland Kirk, Dexter Gordon, Wynton Kelly, Sonny Clark, Chick Corea, Walter Bishop Jnr, Rolf Bilberg, Johan Harlen, Benjamin Herman, Idrees Sullieman, Mal Waldron, Kenny Dorham, Freddy Hubbard, Carl Mackey, Jamie Oehlers, Eddie Lockjaw Davis, Roger Garood, Graeme Blevins, Evan Parker, Seamus Blake, Bob Malach, James Spaulding, Steve Vai, Stevie Wonder, Donny McCaslin, Herbie Hancock, Sonny Stitt, Curtis Mayfield, Lee Konitz, Paul Desmond, Julian "Cannonball" Adderley, Mozart, Debussy, Brahms, Frank Zappa, Rufus Wainwright, Indian music, Sam Cooke, John Lee Hooker, Dale Barlow, Steve Kaldestad, Alex Garnett, Sammy Mayne, Coleman Hawkins, John Handy, McCoy Tyner, Joe Henderson, Sly and the Family Stone, Larry Graham, Vangelis, John Scofield, Stanley Turrentine, MILES DAVIS...
"Brandon Allen is arguably the most exciting tenor player in Britain today. His phrasing is unashamedly emotional, soaked in the blues tradition".
- TONY HALL (Jazzwise)
I was born in Perth, Western Australia. Started playing piano at the age of 10, then played classical guitar for one year before starting the saxophone at age 13.
Studied at the Western Australian Conservatorium of Music, majoring in Performance.
Toured around Australia with various bands for a year and a half before relocating to London.
Have worked extensively in the jazz, funk, R&B, modern classical and pop genres. I also work as a session musician for commercial music and films!
Have performed with Eric Clapton, Mica Paris, Jools Holland, Tony Hadley, Carleen Anderson, Adrian Utley(Porteshead), The BLOCKHEADS, Z Star, Gareth Williams, Guy Barker, Natalie Williams, Laurence Cottle Big Band, Claire Martin, BBC Big Band, Jesse Van Ruller, Stan Tracey, Pete King, Gerard Presencer, Mike Outram, Jim Mullen, Phil Robson, Ronnie Cuber, Lew Soloff, Mark Nightingale, Richie Cole, Reel People, Benjamin Herman, Nigel Hitchcock and others...
I am a regular member of DRUGSTORE COWBOY Quartet(a collaboration with trumpeter Quentin Collins), the Chris Allard Band, the Alex Garnet Sextet, the Clark Tracey Quartet and the Blake Wilner Group.
I lead my own projects also. These include the Brandon Allen Organ trio, the Brandon Allen Quartet which plays standards and my original compositions featuring the amazing Tim Lapthorn on piano. My main project that I'm focusing on right now is my Quintet, the Brandon Allen Band...playing my own contemporary and groove toons!!!
Have appeared at various festivals around the world including the Womad World Music Festival, Reading Rock Festival, Isle of Wight, Brecon Jazz Festival, The Vittoria and Terassa Jazz Festivals in Spain, Copenhagen Jazz Festival, Manly Jazz Festival in Australia, the London Jazz Festival and many jazz festivals throughout Italy.
Some major venues played at include:
Birdland in Vienna, the Blue Note Jazz Club in Milan, Bennett's Lane in Australia, Pizza Express jazz Club
and Ronnie's Scott's in London.
As well as these projects, I also freelance throughout England and Europe.
Have performed throughout Australia, The Phillipines, Singapore, Spain, France, Portugal, Denmark, Switzerland, Croatia, Austria, Greece, Brussels, Belgium, Italy, Bahrain, Holland and United Arab Emirates.
To HEAR TRACKS of Drugstore Cowboy Quartet, go to the JAZZ on THE ROAD site or the DRUGSTORE COWBOY Quartet site...both on my top friends!!!
"'Mr. Ears' sounds immense. Great solos, beautiful touch and wonderfully melodic...and the writing is brilliant." - Laurence Cottle
Hey! My world jazz fusion debut album 'Mr. Ears' is available to buy from TODAY! Just visit www.caimarlegarcia.com to purchase and for more information on the album and me!
"UK SOUL JAM" @ JAZZ CAFE ** Featuring INDIGO BROWN & Many More All Live Established & New UKSoul Talent** on SUNDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 2009
'UK SOUL JAM' : a celebration of UK SOUL in an Open Mic, Showcase & DJ Session featuring the best of London's Soul talent every month at The Jazz Cafe, London
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Music Style:: SOUL, NEO SOUL, UK SOUL, GOSPEL, URBAN, RAREGROOVE, NU JAZZ, R&B, BROKENBEAT, HIP HOP, REGGAE, DANCEHALL, OPEN MIC JAM & LIVE MUSIC + Open Mic & Jam Session (Open To The Public Later In The Show) + More TBA & Surprise Guests On The Night. Further web info:http://www.myspace.com/keepthefaithclubnight For all show enquiries & if you would like to perform please email: keepthefaithful@gmail.com _________________________________
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