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CDs & CD PROJECTS

Manhattan Transfer    Cheryl Bentyne    LA Jazz Trio

My Romance - a tribute to Bill Evans.

This CD features Corey's trio - Brian Bromberg (bass) Dave Tull (drums) and pops orchestra.
Saxophone great, Bob Sheppard appears as a special guest.

My Romance

Vocalese: She's Funny That Way

This was one of my favorite CDs to produce. We recorded the band in LA and the voices in Madrid.
Vocalese's founder, Javier Gallego is a great musical force for good and a dear friend.

Esperanca

Chuck Mangione: Everything for Love

I played keyboards on this CD. We recorded in NYC after a week at the Blue Note.
Chuck and the band sounded great.

Kevin Mahogany: 2 Pride & Joy

I have been friends with Kevin since we met in 2000.
Since then we've toured and recorded a good deal.

Duke Ellington Orchestra: Third Generation

I recorded this CD at Systems Two recording studios in Brooklyn. I got to record with some great musicians, Mark Gross on alto sax, Marty Morell on drums, Tommy James on piano and Barrie Lee Hall Jr - the last member of the band to have played with Duke himself.

Brian Bromberg: In The Spirit Of Jobim

I wrote the orchestra arrangements and played piano on this CD. The biggest thrill for me was when Airto Moriera unexpectedly decided to sing "Corcovado" with my string arrangement. It is breath-taking.

Corcovado

Tim Hauser: Love Stories

I wrote string quartet arrangements for Tim's very romantic album.

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The Manhattan Transfer

The Christmas Album

I wrote an acapella arrangement of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" for TMT. Since a studio orchestra was to be added to my vocal arrangement, Johnny Mandel needed to make some changes to my original vocal arrangement. He very respectfully asked me to come to his house to play through my chart. We've been friends since then.

Tonin'

I worked with Arif Mardin on this CD. He was a true gentleman and the man I model myself after as a producer.

Spirit of St. Louis

I wrote the vocal arrangement to Sugar on this CD. Very "campy" but fun.

Vibrate

I surrounded Gene Puerling's beautiful vocal arrangement of "Embraceable You" with string quartet and piano.

An Acappella Christmas

I wrote an a capella arrangement of "Winter Wonderland" on this CD.

Couldn't Be Hotter Telarc

I wrote the arrangement of "My Foolish Heart" for TMT on the occasion of Tony Bennett's induction into the Singer's Hall Of Fame. It is loosely based on the way Tony performed it with Bill Evans. I'm very proud of the fact that at the event Tony recognized my intention and went out of his way to congratulate me on it.

The Symphony Sessions

For the past several years, I have written TMT's symphony arrangements. This recording features 6 of them. I recorded and conducted the City Of Prague Symphony. What a joy.

Quietude

Chick Corea Songbook

I am most proud of the fact that I was the first guy to get TMT to sing in Spanish!

Prelude in Spanish

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Cheryl Bentyne

Something Cool

I worked with Mark Isham on this CD. I am very proud of my string quartet arrangements of the title track "Something Cool" and Kurt Weil's "Lonely House".

Lonely House

Waltz for Debby

Working with bassist Ray Drummond and for the second time with Kenny Barron was a joy. They're both great players and a ball to be around.

The Book Of Love

I'm very proud of this CD. This features a beautiful vocal arrangement by Mark Kibble, the City of Prague Symphony, John Pizzarelli, the LA Jazz Trio and many fine soloists.

You Don't Know Me

Songs Of Our Time

Jazzish renditions of pop hits. Cheryl Bentyne's most successful CD to date.

Cole Porter Songbook

Working with James Moody, Octavio Bailey, Doug Webb, Chris Tedesco and the LA Jazz Trio was a blast. I also got to play the banjo on this CD. Ahhhh.

My Heart Belongs To Daddy

George Gershwin Songbook

Producing a Gershwin CD is a daunting task. It's hard not to feel like it's all been done before. With that said, I feel like we showed the variety and sincerity of Gershwin's music.

Summertime

Among Friends

A live DVD with Cheryl, Grant Geissman and the LA Jazz Trio.

The Lights Still Burn - This CD features superlative playing by Don Alias (Perc) Kevin Axt (Bass) Grant Geissman (Guitars and Mandolin) Dave Tull (Drums) and Van Dyke Parks.

Moonlight Serenade - This is a vocal arranging "tour de force". It features arrangements by Roger Treece, Corey Allen and J.J. Lee. The vocal ensemble is Cheryl Bentyne of The Manhattan Transfer, Roger Treece of Bobby McFerrin's Voicestra, Mark Kibble of Take 6 and special guests, Kevin Mahogany and Dave Tull.

Blue Prelude

Let Me Off Uptown - This CD pays tribute to jazz great Anita O'Day. Bill Holman and I wrote the arrangements for the CD. Trumpeter Jack Sheldon revitalizes Roy Eldridge's classic role on the title cut.

Pick Yourself Up

Talk Of The Town - Kenny Barron, (piano) Corey Allen, (piano, keyboards/Prod./Arr.) John Patitucci, (bass) Lewis Nash, (Drums) Mark Kibble & Alvin Chea, (Voices) David "Fat Head" Newman, (Sax) Chuck Mangione (Flugelhorn) and Don Alias (Perc.)

Still Good Friends          Girl Talk

Emiel van Egdom

Culea feat. Emiel van Egdom

"The Corey Allen Project"

I produced this CD for my friend Emiel in the Netherlands. It was a great time to be in Europe and a great time for making life-long friends. With: Jan Knooren, Bart Rademakers, Ghian Prince, Gerald van Gemert and Pussycat: Betty Dragstra, Toni Willé, Marianne Veldpaus.

Chasin' the Muse

This Is For You

This star-studded CD features Emiel's style of fusion jazz played by: Bob Berg, Cheryl Bentyne, Bobby Militello, Peter Gordon, Joel Taylor, Eric Gale, Brian Bromberg, John Patitucci, Alex Acuña, Emiel and me.

F.U.L.A.

Dave Tull: I Just Wanna Get Paid

Dave writes smart, well-composed, jazz informed original songs - some funny, some poignant and all great. It is always a joy to work with him.

Got To Get Home To See My Children

Erin Boheme: What Love Is

I wrote three string arrangements for this CD as I was driving across the country back to LA. I am proud to say that the other two arrangers on this CD were Jorge Calandrelli and Pat Williams.

Make You Happy

Jimmy Demers: Dream A Little

Jimmy's brother - Donnie wrote an absolutely beautiful song called "It's A Lonely World" for which I wrote an arrangement for strings and French horn.

Lonely World

Sly De Moya: Sly And The Latin Bars

Sly's family is my family. I love the Dominican Republic. The people are warm the land is beautiful and the music is great. I produced this band's debut CD featuring, Otmaro Ruiz and Jose Negroni.

Corre

The LA Jazz Trio

The LA Jazz Trio has recorded over 26 CDs and been the rhythm section of choice for Kevin Mahogany, Chuck Mangione, Cheryl Bentyne and Richie Cole.
We have performed in Japan, Korea, Canada, Poland and the Dominican Republic.
If you are interested in booking the LA Jazz Trio, please contact me at: corey@coreyallenmusic.com
The CDs, "On The Sunny Side Of The Street" and "Piano Trio Christmas" are available in Japan and Korea.

Chan's Song                      I Love You
  
Lush Life                         So What
  

Some of Corey's music for film

The Party's Over               Powderhorn Rag
  

String Quartet No.1           Piano quartet in Eb
  

Demons On The Diamond   Making Bread In America
  

Discography (Partial)

Groove Junkies: In The Zone
Indya: Getaway
Denis Roland: Rhyme, Rhythm & Reason
Sherman Pore: For My Lady Love
Scott & Ginger: Dreamsville
Chris Tedesco: Living The Dream
Suite Voice: Jazz And The City
Peter Gordon The Long Way Home, Double Play
Russ Burleigh: Let God Arise
All Nite Strut Cast Album
Suzanne Cianni: Hotel Luna
Cyndi James Gossett: Child Of God
Katie: Plus Fort Que Moi

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