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Simon Phillips

producer l composer l  drummer I  bandleader I engineer I clinician

Simon Phillips has played drums with many legendary bands to include: Frank Zappa, Judas Priest, The Who, Mike Oldfield, Jeff Beck, and Toto (21-year presence from 1992-2014 highlighted by ten albums and numerous world tours). During this period, Phillips also worked on various projects led by Steve Lukather, Michael Schenker, Derek Sherinian and others.  
Aside from his solo projects, Simon has co-produced Toto's "Tambu" in 1995, followed by "Mindfields" in 1998.  

High-profile recordings and/or tours with the likes of Mick Jagger, Asia, The Who, Gary Moore, Joe Satriani and many more have followed. More squarely within the realm of the jazz world, Simon worked in a trio led by virtuoso pianist Hiromi along with electric bassist Anthony Jackson (Chick Corea. This rich association lasted seven years, producing five albums from 2011-16 and touring extensively. During this period Phillips also performed in a jazz-rock trio with French keyboardist Philippe Saisse (Al Di Meola) and electric bassist Pino Palladino (Steve Gadd), under the group name PSP.

Across more than four decades, legendary drummer Simon Phillips has shown an uncanny ability to excel in most any musical environment, including shine as a solo artist with six albums. Precision, intensity and emotion are hallmarks of Simon’s sound in every setting. And working with many of the world’s most prominent musicians from an early age, he has repeatedly made his mark through scores of historic recordings and tours around the globe.

Simon toured extensively as leader in 2019, celebrating Protocol’s 30th Anniversary and playing tunes from each of the previous albums. However, the lineup was tweaked once again, this time to become a quintet, including veteran keyboardist Omaro Ruiz (John McLaughlin), Jacob Scesney on saxophones and the brilliant young guitarist Alex Sill. 2022 sees the release of Protocol-6

Simon's sympathy to the various styles of music and his interest in sound and arrangements will always drive him to expand his career.

Contact: Claris Dodge
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