The first audio clip is from August of 2003 and features Xavier Davis on piano, John Benitez on bass and Antonio Sanchez on drums - my tune
The next two are from Andy Laverne compositions, and they feature Andy on piano, Steve LaSpina on bass and Billy Drummond on drums
I'll try to get some more recent stuff up here as well- Kris
Some other people I am fortunate enough to play with somewhat regularly are Rogerio Boccato, Charles Flores, Jimmy Greene, Dezron Douglas, Zaccai Curtis, Luques Curtis, Steven "King" Porter, Jennifer Allen, Kendrick Oliver and the New Life Orchestra, Uros Markovich, Eric Lewis, Roland Barber, Bruce Harris, Ben Billelo, Michael Hawkins, Israel Bannerman, Milan Milanovich,and Richie Barshay.
Influences
Jackie McLean, Charlie Parker, Cannonball Adderley, Bud Powell, Miles Davis, Kenny Garrett, John Coltrane, Johnny Hodges, Sonny Rollins, Branford Marsalis, Duke Ellington, Kenny Kirkland, and especially my friends- ( see band members section)
Kris Allen is a saxophonist, composer and educator who has performed alongside and/or recorded with many jazz legends such as Illinois Jacquet, Gerald Wilson and Curtis Fuller, as well as modern stars such as Steve Davis, Andy Laverne, Mario Pavone and Winard Harper. He is a faculty member of The Greater Hartford Academy of the Performing Arts, Trinity College, and the Litchfield Jazz Festival Summer Music School.
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HOLA!!! Saludos Musicales, Visita mi myspace y podras escuchar un pequeno adelanto de mi proximo trabajo discografico YAOUNDE HI!!!!! Musical Greeting, visit my myspace and you will be able to listen a small preview of my upcoming release YAOUNDE. Mucha Paz, amor y musica Much Peace, Love and Music
man, great show at RAW Thursday night. Fine playing and compositions. Kris, I didn't get a chance to talk to you (spoke with Luques), but I'd like to get you on my radio show from WHUS Storrs CT. Check out my website for contact info. www.jazzandbeyond.com
