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Born in New Jersey , Alan began studying piano at the age of seven, playing both classical and jazz. He attended Indiana University , and received his Bachelors Degree in Jazz Studies from the New England Conservatory. His teachers at the time were Jaki Byard, Thad Jones, GEORGE RUSSELL, David Baker and Gunther Schuller. While performing a concert at Carnegie Hall, Alan met the legendary drummer Tony Williams. Pasqua was asked to join The New Tony Williams Lifetime along with guitarist Allan Holdsworth.

After recording two “Lifetime “ albums for Columbia Records, Alan relocated in Los Angeles . His career in L.A. broadened, as he started playing with more rock and pop artists. First, he joined Eddie Money’s band. Then he garnered a coveted spot in Bob Dylan’s band, and ultimately joined the band Santana. His other album and touring credits include: Pat Benatar, Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Ry Cooder, John Fogerty, Aretha Franklin, Sammy Hagar, Al Jarreau, Elton John, Queen Latifa, Graham Nash, Bob Seger, Rick Springfield, Rod Stewart, The Temptations, Joe Walsh, Dionne Warwick and Phil Spector among others.

In the late Eighties, Alan teamed up with guitarist Dann Huff to form the rock band Giant. Their debut recording, “Last of The Runaways”, on A&M Records, contained several songs written by Alan, including the hit single, “I’ll See You In My Dreams.”
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  • Drazba

    didnt see this i the biography--but i believe i saw him around 84 in frank zappas band---was really thrilled to see him

    9 Feb 3:38pm Reply

  • GarthRodgers

    Excellent musician! Deserves far more recognition than he currently seems to have.

    5 Apr 2010 Reply

  • DoubleUIM

    Saw him in a line-up with Alan Holdsworth, great and inventive player, great composer, great personality, nice guy too, took the time to respond to my fan-email.

    19 Feb 2009 Reply

  • roxytee

    Unbelievable. Great! Just heard it for the first time on the radio and HAD to hear it again.

    9 Oct 2008 Reply

  • chillionaire

    love his style. One of my favorite pianists of alltime..

    12 Jun 2008 Reply

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