ALLAN DE LARA
Saxophone

Allan de Lara -- a rising star in the field of music, is a product of multiple musical styles. His main roots in Jazz music, combined with unique Pop and commercial tastes, serve as a foundation for all of Allan’s work.

Why Allan has achieved such monumental success is easily understood when one traces his musical roots. Youthful exposure to varied musical forms unquestionably helped to shape his unique character. At the age of nine, he won first-runner up, and third place at the 1989 American Guild of Music, piano competitions held in Detroit, Michigan. At the age of 13, he began the study of the clarinet and joined the award winning Philippine Heritage Band, and to this day, Allan plays many active roles in P.H.B. At the age of 15, he remembers watching his high school jazz band and was mesmerized by the sound of the saxophone which persuaded him to take a more active role, hence planting a growth that has continued to mature successfully to this day. His high school, St. Elizabeth C.H.S was among the first and only high school jazz bands to partake in the Toronto Beaches Jazz festival in 1996 and 97. At the age of 22, Allan has graduated from the Humber College commercial music and jazz performance program and has now released his first instrumental jazz C.D entitled “In the Pocket”. Allan is progressively reaching new heights and this promising development is what makes him a definite talent, indeed, one of a kind.

Powerful, passionate, uplifting, and inspiring. The sounds and music of Allan have left audiences with these immeasurable impressions. What makes Allan so exceptional? It is his expressive and thoughtful playing style. He has incorporated many different tones and colours that encompass a wide spectrum of mentors and artists. From the raw edge and versatility of John Coltrane, the soothing sound of Kenny G, and melodic articulation of Sonny Rollins. Allan continues to enlighten people through his thought-provoking music.

Allan will be performing and releasing his In the Pocket C.D. at three Indigo bookstore locations. Friday January 12th in Richmondhill (Hwy 7 and Yonge), the 19th of January Brampton and the 26th of January in the Scarborough Town Centre Location. Each of these performances start at 8:00pm and end at 10:00pm. For information on up coming performances or a copy of the “In the Pocket” C.D. you may contact Allan at 416-895-VIBE (8423) or email: [email protected].