Chris has performed/recorded with Jacqui Dankworth, Sheridan Smith, Charlie Wood, Gwyneth Herbert, Dave O’Higgins, Dame Cleo Laine, Sir John Dankworth, Omar Kamal, Jamie Cullum, Mike Walker, Lea Salonga, Steve Furst, Gwilym Simcock, the BBC Big Band, Steve Waterman to name a few.
He also leads his own group, which has performed at festivals and respected venues in the UK and Europe including the International Guitar Festival, Ronnie Scott’s, Bonington Theatre, Maison Musique Torino Italy, the Pizza Express Jazz Club Soho, London, has had press and radio-play as far afield as Portugal and Los Angeles and received critical acclaim including four stars in Guitarist.
Invisible Landscape was released in July 2016 on independent label Perdido Records, with a launch gig at Pizza Express Dean St in London. Chris’s fourth album as a bandleader, it received excellent reviews; praised for impeccable performances, and a distinctive melodic gift.
‘a non-cliched linear improviser of great originality and talent…an excellent recording of modern music full of variety, intensity and interest.’ Jazzviews
‘In an age of instant downloads and short attention spans, ‘Invisible Landscape’ is a brave album built on artistic integrity, framed by Allard’s inventive musical vision and realized by the band’s technical and improvisational excellence’ ★★★★ Get Ready to Rock
"One of the great guitarists in this country"
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Roth Academy Guitar Masterclasses
Very pleased to return to the amazing Roth Academy - in some extremely prestigious company - to do a series of 6 online guitar classes over November/early December https://www.rothacademy.co.uk
Ocean Mirage video
My composition 'Ocean Mirage' from the brand new Secret Sessions album 'Hoop' video now on youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L37wRq-kFbg It features a fantastic saxophone solo by the one and only Paul Booth, and the monstrous playing of: Tom Walsh (Tpt), Nichol...
Secret Sessions ‘Hoop’ another nice review!
https://player.jazzed.com/gb/read/46280
Secret Sessions ‘Hoop’ review
Very pleased that Hoop has got this nice review: https://lance-bebopspokenhere.blogspot.com/2021/10/album-review-secret-sessions-hoop.html
Secret Sessions – Hoop on Jazz FM
My tune ‘Ocean Mirage’ from the just released Secret Sessions album 'Hoop' will be a featured track on Jazz FM’s Dinner Jazz next week - the track will be played every evening (Mon – Friday 7pm). https://planetradio.co.uk/jazz-fm/shows/dinner-jazz-with-mark-walker/...
Upcoming Gigs
| Date | Artist | City | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12/21 | The Rat Pack at Christmas | Stoke on Trent | Victoria Theatre |
| Time: 7:30pm. Buy Tickets | |||
| 18/12/21 | The Rat Pack at Christmas | London | Cadogan Hall |
| Time: 2:30pm. Buy Tickets | |||
| 18/12/21 | The Rat Pack at Christmas | London | Cadogan Hall |
| Time: 7:30pm. | |||
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