If you wanna catch Bugs these days his current assignment is "M.D." (musical director) for L.A.'s rising star, the jazzy-neo-soulful Ginger Jackson & the band Elixir. Appearing Monthly at B.B. Kings/Universal City. |
"FRESH PRINCE" STAR SINGS SONGS BY R&B GREAT IN NEW MUSICAL. Hollywood - Tatyana Ali, who played Will Smith's youngest cousin for seven seasons on the NBC hit comedy "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", will star in If You Don't Believe: A Love Story -- a new musical set to the greatest hits of 80's pop/soul star and four-time Grammy winner Deniece Williams ("Let's Hear It For The Boy, "Black Butterfly", "Silly", "Free") -- at the Zephyr Theater in Hollywood from April 23 to May 16, 2004. Ali, who also co-starred with Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut in the 2001 film "The Brothers", plays Lucy -- the youngest child of a musically-gifted family who dreams of being a star. Set in the 1970s, this family-friendly comedy/drama about love and the price of success was written, directed and produced by two-time NAACP Award-winning playwright/producer Michael Ajakwe, Jr. (You're All I Need To Get By: The Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell Story, Company Policy, Happy Anniversary, Punk!) If You Don't Believe: A Love Story also features Chrystee Pharris (NBC's "Passions"), Johnny Gilmore (Black Olive), Sy Smith ( Ally McBeal), Kosmond Russell, Derrick Delaney, Trisha Mann, Darius Dudley, Makeda Tene, Chante Carmel, Maia, E'lon Cox, Bill Lee Brown, Angela Jordan, Shana Williams, Brenda Dickerson, Demecka Jackson, and Christopher Emmons, with musical direction by Scott "Bugs" Allen. Ray Aldridge is the executive producer and singer/songwriter Deniece Williams also serves as co-producer. |
Meet the artists who influenced the sound. (bottom of next page) |
Welcome to the on-line home of one of L.A.'s most promising Jazz/Funk/ R&B visionaries -- Scott "Bugs" Allen of 3rd Scenario. This musical collaboration with multi-talented Guitarist/Vocalist Earl "Tee" Harris has been making a splash in the clubs and studios of L.A. for 7 years. Due to release their second CD indepently, this gifted Duo (with the addition of several Los Angeles area All-Stars) have established a sound that is sophisticated and funky! The cutting edge blend of JAZZ/FUNK--call it Neo-Jazz, created by the most talked about band in L.A. Earl "Tee" Harris.................. Guitars and Vocals Scott "Bugs" Allen....Bass, vocals, and Trumpet Brandon Coleman.........Keyboards Robert Miller, Jr...... drums |
This page was last updated on: March 10, 2005
Welcome to the on-line home of one of L.A.'s most promising Jazz/Funk/ R&B visionaries -- Scott "Bugs" Allen of 3rd Scenario. This musical collaboration with multi-talented Guitarist/Vocalist Earl "Tee" Harris has been making a splash in the clubs and studios of L.A. for 7 years. Due to release their second CD indepently, this gifted Duo (with the addition of several Los Angeles area All-Stars) have established a sound that is sophisticated and funky! The cutting edge blend of JAZZ/FUNK--call it Neo-Jazz, created by the most talked about band in L.A. Earl "Tee" Harris.................. Guitars and Vocals Scott "Bugs" Allen....Bass, vocals, and Trumpet Brandon Coleman.........Keyboards Robert Miller, Jr...... drums |
Meet the artists who influenced the sound. (bottom of next page) |
Thanks for visiting my new home. Pardon me while I continue to work at my craft which is ever-evolving. |
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The Jam session kicks off after the second set featuring guest musicians like the amazing Cori Jacobs (pictured at keyboards below) and hosted by young jazz keyboard phenom Brandon Coleman. (above) |
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Soulful vocalist "Big Brooklyn Red" joins the jam session as Bugs switches to trumpet with Brian Bush on bass. |
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As the crowd looks on, a broken legged Bugs belts out a tune at his birthday jam. Notice the cast on left foot (center) picture 12/18/02 |
Bugs and drummer Donald Barrett "bring da funk" behind vocalist Hilary Van Lier at "the Gig" on Melrose in Hollywood. |
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"FRESH PRINCE" STAR SINGS SONGS BY R&B GREAT IN NEW MUSICAL. Hollywood - Tatyana Ali, who played Will Smith's youngest cousin for seven seasons on the NBC hit comedy "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air", will star in If You Don't Believe: A Love Story -- a new musical set to the greatest hits of 80's pop/soul star and four-time Grammy winner Deniece Williams ("Let's Hear It For The Boy, "Black Butterfly", "Silly", "Free") -- at the Zephyr Theater in Hollywood from April 23 to May 16, 2004. Ali, who also co-starred with Gabrielle Union and Morris Chestnut in the 2001 film "The Brothers", plays Lucy -- the youngest child of a musically-gifted family who dreams of being a star. Set in the 1970s, this family-friendly comedy/drama about love and the price of success was written, directed and produced by two-time NAACP Award-winning playwright/producer Michael Ajakwe, Jr. (You're All I Need To Get By: The Marvin Gaye/Tammi Terrell Story, Company Policy, Happy Anniversary, Punk!) If You Don't Believe: A Love Story also features Chrystee Pharris (NBC's "Passions"), Johnny Gilmore (Black Olive), Sy Smith ( Ally McBeal), Kosmond Russell, Derrick Delaney, Trisha Mann, Darius Dudley, Makeda Tene, Chante Carmel, Maia, E'lon Cox, Bill Lee Brown, Angela Jordan, Shana Williams, Brenda Dickerson, Demecka Jackson, and Christopher Emmons, with musical direction by Scott "Bugs" Allen. Ray Aldridge is the executive producer and singer/songwriter Deniece Williams also serves as co-producer. |
One of the elements of the 3rd Scenario sound is VERSATILITY which allows Bugs to go from Bass to Trumpet to Vocals. |
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Grammy Award-winning trumpeter Mark "Led" Ledford sits in with 3rd Scenario |
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Bugs has won the N.A.A.C.P. Theatre Award in the category of "Best Musical Director" for his work in the hit musical play by Michael Ajakwe, Jr.(nominated-Best Director), "If You Don't Believe: A Love Story" which starred "Fresh Prince of Belair" co-star Tatyana Ali (also nominated- Best lead actress) and featured the music of Co-Producer, R&B songbird Deneice Williams. |
If you wanna catch Bugs these days his current assignment is "M.D." (musical director) for L.A.'s rising star, the jazzy-neo-soulful Ginger Jackson & the band Elixir. Appearing Monthly at B.B. Kings/Universal City. |
Scott "Bugs" Allen here with oldest daughter Shanelle Allen after receiving the NAACP Theatre Award for Best Musical Director for "If You Don't Believe: A Love Story" at L.A.'s Vision Theatre on Feb 21st, 2005. |
