C l a u d i o  A l l i a 

M.D. Ophtalmologist, music writer and producer.

Claudio began  playing  piano by ear at the age nine. For two years he practiced every day after school but soon grew an aversion to classical piano because of its lack of freedom, preferring to "jam" on the classical chord structures instead of playing what was written. Claudio began studying jazz theory, writing and arranging techniques as well as improvisational skills from a number of jazz pianists who were friends of the family. He also gained a lot of experience jamming with his dad (who played piano and accordion) at home as well as sitting in with many musician friends around town.

"Since very young I've have been so much curious into discovering the most various music artists and styles. I started listening and playing Beatles and Santana covers, moving towards Motown's records, at the end of seventies I've been witched by progressive rock gurus, so at that time I performed as keyboards player with several cover bands in my area trying to reproduce the sound of Yes, Genesis, P.F.M., Gentle Giant, Frank Zappa......

In early eighties I started listening to jazz giants such as Miles Davis, John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Monk, Bill Evans.....and to mesmerizing electronic/ambient explorations from Philip Glass, Klaus Schultze (Tangerine Dream) and Brian Eno. My definitive approach to jazz music as player was in 90's after discovering the electric jazz adventures of Weather Report, Return to Forever and Brecker Brothers.

1999 was my "resetting year"! I switched off all my samplers and electronic instruments to dedicate all my free time to the study of alto saxophone. I realize day by day to love the use of this instrument in my music projects and Insout represents the best creative chance to express some of the deepest emotions collected in my life..!"

In the early 90's Claudio worked as music arranger and producer collaborating with several local artists and bands in Sicily, alternating his medical professional activities with music performances as keyboard player in live gigs and studio recording sessions.

In 1991 he released for the sicilian  label See Tee Jam his first soloist album titled Buzzing [mp3] recorded  with drummer Enzo Di Vita.



In 1992 recorded with his own band Releasing Factors the pop-soul CD Maninalto [mp3] never released, featuring Enzo Di Vita on drums and Ray Distefano on vocals.

In 1994 his song Ricordi del Cuore [mp3] published by Sony Music, reached #2 at the 44th Sanremo Song Contest

In 1998 Claudio released an experimental ambient/progressive electronica music project titled Kosmodrome [mp3] with co-writer Rob Durante, promoted on MP3.com

In 1999 with the pseudonyme of Dok Allis released Torquemadness [mp3], an electronic music album promoted on MP3.com. 

Order now CD Electronic Works
including nine tracks from "Kosmodrome" and "Torquemadness".

Since 2000 Claudio is active member and co-producer of Insout and A&R for T.R.P. Music.

R i c c a r d o  S a m p e r i

An accomplished musician, composer, sound engineer and producer involved in a wide range of musical styles. In addition to his guitar expertise, Riccardo also owns and operates TRP Music, a fully automated studio located in Tremestieri Etneo (Catania).

He attended to his musical studies with violin at the age of ten, and four years later Riccardo picked guitar as his definitive and favourite instrument. 

"My background as guitarist starts playing hard-rock with several garage bands in the area. After high school graduation as electronic technician, I've studied jazz music playing as well as fusion and electric jazz, listening to my favourite guitar players: John Scofield, Bill Frisell, Stanley Jordan and Pat Metheny. 

I've experienced for a long time playing guitar with local area artists and bands in various music genres such as soul, funky and blues, and working at the same time as arranger and music producer . I've upgraded my sound engineering knowledge attending to some professional masters such as:

Master AudioFile Tecnology (95 MI), Master Digital AudioFile Tecnology (96 VA), Recording Analogic/Digital (96 FI).

Actually I'm full time working into my studio, fulfilling both of my ambitions, the creative and the professional one, planning new interesting music productions in the early future."

As sound engineer Riccardo counts several live collaborations with national and international artists:

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As sound consultant and Art Director Riccardo contributed to:

Since 2000 Riccardo  is active member and co-producer of Insout music project.