Uncategorized – Scott Allman Music https://scottallmanmusic.com Contemporary Jazz that Elevates the Soul Wed, 22 Apr 2020 22:06:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://i0.wp.com/scottallmanmusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/cropped-sam_web.jpg?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uncategorized – Scott Allman Music https://scottallmanmusic.com 32 32 176246804 CD – ELEVATED https://scottallmanmusic.com/shop/cd-elevated/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cd-elevated Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:45:46 +0000 https://scottallmanmusic.com/?post_type=product&p=155 From Smooth Jazz Therapy Since 2011 and his debut recording ‘Generations’, keyboard player Scott Allman has steadily been building his reputation with music that has radio ready written all over it. ‘Next Stop Home’ followed in 2013 and now the Chicago based Allman has come roaring back with the CD ‘Elevated’ from which the single ‘Radio Waves’ is taken. Written by Allman and produced by Darren Rahn (who also features on sax) ‘Radio Waves’ is a stunning slice of mellifluous keyboard driven delight that, with contributions from guitarist Allen Hinds, bass player Mel Brown, drummer Khari Parker and Jason Rahn with horns, ticks every smooth jazz box imaginable.]]> Scott’s most recent full length album showcasing the Billboard top-30 title track, “Elevated” featuring former Rippingtons sax extraordiniare Jeff Kashiwa, and the popular hit, “Radio Waves” featuring Darren Rahn.  Released in 2018

  • All songs written by Scott Allman except “Sweet Freedom”, written by Rod Temperton
  • Produced by Darren Rahn and Scott Allman

Roster

  • Scott Allman – piano, keyboards, programming
  • Darren Rahn – sax, programming, mixing
  • Jeff Kashiwa – sax
  • Allen Hinds – guitar
  • Mel Brown – bass
  • Khari Parker – drums
  • Christie Gerwinat – vocals on “Sweet Freedom”
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CD – NEXT STOP HOME https://scottallmanmusic.com/shop/cd-next-stop-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cd-next-stop-home Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:36:35 +0000 https://scottallmanmusic.com/?post_type=product&p=154

Reivew from Smooth Jazz Therapy

I first became acquainted with the music of Scott Allman through his 2011 debut CD ‘Generations’.  It demonstrated the flair this Illinois native has for melodic contemporary jazz and now he is back with the totally beguiling ‘Next Stop Home’.  It is an album that demonstrates the delightful light and shade of Allman’s musical personality and, with featured performances from Darren Rahn and Lin Rowntree, plus support from some of the finest session musicians the genre has to offer, proves to be a wonderful showcase for his art.
The music was inspired by Allman’s request to contributors to identify places around the world that was special to them and to use poetry and pictures to explain why.  The essentially evocative nature of what followed is ably evidenced by the chilled subtlety of ‘Road To Chongqing’ and the more expansive ‘Traveler’ that quickly brings The Rippingtons to mind. Elsewhere the easy grooving ‘Supersonic’ perfectly illustrates the synergy that exists between his core band members of Gerey Johnson and John Kregor on guitars, Lamar Jones on bass and Khari Parker on drums.  In fact this Chicago collective excel throughout and when sax-man Darren Rahn steps up for the hugely infectious ‘Life Within’ he helps deliver a sublime slice of high octane smooth jazz.  Much the same can be said of the shimmering ‘Lane’s Cove’ and as Allman keeps things fizzing with ‘Different Sun’ it’s Rahn who again complements Scott’s splendidly rippling keys. In fact Rahn appears on five of the twelve choice tracks and another is the mid tempo ‘Road Trippin’ that checks all the right contemporary jazz boxes.  When sax duties transfer to Phil Denny for ‘Island Bound’ the result is something altogether more tranquil and although ‘Next Stop Home’ includes its fair share of sizzling up-tempo grooves, Allman is arguably at his best when assuming a mellow disposition. Cases in point are ‘Far Horizon’ and the beautifully deconstructed ‘Gibraltar’s Jewel’ that includes superb guitar from Johnson and spellbinding trumpet from the always-excellent Lin Rowntree. Equally serene is the magical ‘Departure Bay’ where Allman, Johnson and Kregor share the honors while, as Scott uses the breathtaking ‘Ten Mile Lake’ as his vehicle to ease him into the last lap of this fabulous musical journey home, his ever growing band of fans are left hoping he will pass this way again soon.
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Scott’s second full album including the radio hit “Life Within” featuring Darren Rahn.  Other featured artists include Phil Denny and Lin Rountree. Released 2013

  • All songs written by Scott Allman
  • Produced by Scott Allman except “Life Within”, produced by Darren Rahn

Roster

  • Scott Allman – piano, keyboards, programming
  • Darren Rahn – sax, programming, mixing
  • Gerry Johnson – guitars
  • Mel Brown – bass
  • Lamar Jones – bass
  • Khari Parker – drums
  • Phil Denny – sax
  • Lin Rountree – trumpet
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CD – GENERATIONS https://scottallmanmusic.com/shop/cd-generations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cd-generations Wed, 22 Apr 2020 21:26:51 +0000 https://scottallmanmusic.com/?post_type=product&p=153 Scott’s debut contemporary jazz project including the hit “Flurry” and the smooth groove of “Song for Leah”.  Released 2011

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