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.
Allan currently works as a music producer, composer/arranger, and multi-instrumentalist (keyboards, percussion, strings, and wind instruments). He has worked with Al Jarreau, Abe Laboriel, Alex Acuña, Argenis Carruyo, Big Mountain, Bob Hope, Boney James, Brenda Russell, Camilo Azuquita, Carlos Guedes, Donna Summer, Daniel Alvarado, Eva Ayllón, Fattburger, Greg Adams, Habib Koité, Jaime Valle, Jeff Lorber, Juice Newton, Justo Almario, Kenny Loggins, Kenny Rogers, Kim Carnes, Kirk Whalum, Mundell Lowe, Nancy Ramos, Native Vibe, Lila Morillo, Luis Enrique, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Patti LaBelle, Peter White, Pete Spreague, Regino Gimenez, Rick Braun, Sancorpé, San Diego Symphony, Sara Evans, Sérgio Mendes, Steven Bishop, Sheila E., Tito Puente, Tom Scott, Thomas Mapfumo, Up With People, U.S.I.U Mozart Plus Orchestra, Vusi Mahlasela, and Zap Mama.
Currently Performs with:
- Fattburger
- Soul Collective
- Gene Perry
- Sol e Mar
- Peter Pupping
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