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"
Jamie CullumNews
Chris Allard & Ross Stanley: Waltz For Libby single release
The second of our two singles Waltz For Libby is out now 24th June (ahead of the release of the album on 8th July) - and is available now on all platforms.
Lea Salonga Dream Again UK Tour 2022
Excited to be touring again with the amazing singer Lea Salonga on her UK tour 18th June - 1st July, playing in Glasgow, Cardiff and various venues around England. And the London concert is the Royal Albert Hall 28th June
Chris Allard & Ross Stanley single release 10th June
our version of Fellini’s Waltz by Enrico Pieranunzi - available now on all platforms.
Chris Allard & Ross Stanley album Tortugas to be released 08th July
New piano/guitar duo album to be released on Perdido records - more on this very soon...
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
Upcoming Gigs
Date | Artist | City | Venue |
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18/06/22 - 01/07/22 | Lea Salonga “Dream Again” UK Tour 2022 | UK | UK Tour |
Time: 8:00pm. | |||
04/07/22 | Chris Allard Ross Stanley Tortugas album preview | London | The Troubadour |
Time: 8:00pm. | |||
22/07/22 | Charlie Wood | London | Jazzlive at the Crypt |
Time: 8:00pm. Address: St. Giles Church, Camberwell Church St, Camberwell. | |||
25/09/22 | Ben Crosland Quintet | Wigan | Wigan Jazz Club |
Time: 7:30pm. |
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