Having lived all around the world, AL was able to identify with many cultures and traditions. Understanding the diversity of people, AL studied the music and refined his art in the Studio. In 1999, he won a JPF Award for the best song on a mixed compilation. In 2003, he was nominated by the Hour Magazine as one of Montreal’s “TOP 4” Beat Masters. Throughout his career, AL was invited to play in many music capitals across the world at legendary nights & clubs. From Tunnel (NYC), Centro Fly (NYC), Buzz (DC), Sullivan Room (NYC), Table 50 (NYC), Velvet Underground (London UK), Boa (Toronto), Penelope (Ibiza, Spain), Avalon (Los Angeles), to Pacha (Egypt). AL also held many weekly and monthly residencies at different clubs in Montreal such as Stereo, Jai Bar (RIP), Jingxi (RIP), Living night club, Groove Society, AIR 737, illume, EXIT, The London Club, Duplex, the SAT and as of September 2005, Circus Afterhours. From his current A&R position at Ready Mix Records to his past Artist Relations position at Stereo, AL is always sure to carry a bag of fresh beats!!!

BiG AL has shared the decks with Baby ‘Hec’ Romero, Satoshi Tomiie, Lord G, Danny ‘Buddah’ Morales, Joeski, Onionz, Mr. C, Tim Skinner, Anthony Pappa, John Creamer, Jonathan Lisle, Monica Kruse, Low End Specialists, Chris Fortier, Jimmy Van M., Omid 16B, Dave Ralph, Who da funk, MV., Angel Moraes, David Morales, Fred Everything, Lee Burridge, Patrick Turner, Asad Rizvi and many others. His Bi-Monthly Residency with Def Mix and SAW Recording artist Satoshi Tomiie @ Stereo has been ongoing for 1 Year and developed a strong local following.

BiG AL has programmed, edited and engineered tracks for Angels Moraes. His debut vinyl release ‘The Fine Nelly E.P’ received critical acclaim by Mixer, BPM and Klublife magazine, rose to the balance promote charts for 3 consecutive weeks, was featured on John Digweed’s KISS100 FM radio show and was rated the most overlooked record of 2001 by www.progressive-sounds.com . His programming and engineering for Angel Moraes has also led the remix of Laid’s “No More Games” by Angel Moraes to be played on Deep Dish’s exclusive Global Underground Mix for Ministry of Sound Radio. His studio skills and editing genius have led him to work for some of the best DJ’s & producers around the world including (David Morales, Angel Moraes, Victor Calderone, Tone Depth, Quicksound etc...)

BiG AL was also one of the Talent Buyer’s @ Stereo in 2002, assisting general management as a consultant on a daily basis. In 2003, he became the Artist Relations for the Club and in January 2004, he picked up the talent buyer’s position for StereoBar, ensuring musical integrity and proper reception to all guest talents performing at Stereo.

BiG AL is also an entrepreneur as much as he is an artist, he co-owns and runs the Ready Mix Entertainment Group, which parents a record label (1998), publishing company, production company, and booking agency. As Ready Mix A&R & Label Manager he has signed artists such as (Tone Depth, Madoka, Steven Caicedo, Quicksound, Thomas Penton, James Benitez, G-PAL, DJ Vibe and Filterheadz). He has extended his network through promotion and public relations for Proton Radio, Club Stereo and Klublife Magazine, for which he contributes reviews and charts monthly. Big Al has developed a strong and respectable reputation in the global house scene and was responsible for putting together The Proton Sessions Concept Nights @ Stereo which is an ongoing monthly for the past 2 years. AL is also responsible for The Tube Nights in Montreal which included guests such as (Patrick Turner, Asad Rizvi and Mazi).