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2005 – 2007 – Alternate Perceptions
Performed original compositions, pop and soul standards & on alto saxophone with the singer songwriter Si
Cliff across North-West England.
2008 – Present – Mr Prolific (Prolific Productions/Broken Biscuits Records/Soundbunker)
As regular session player in Northampton, Phil has and continues to record on various EP's and singles in
many various styles from drum & bass, to house and reggae. Projects include the “168 Hours EP” for the
charity “KidsAid”, and the “Oxygen Thief EP” by the artist “A Human Finger” to name a few. Sessions were
recorded on alto & tenor saxophone, clarinet, flute & keyboard.
2008 – 2010 – “ Adelphi Contemporary Music Group”
Performed pieces by Steve Reich, Philip Glass with original compositions from band members in theatres
and museums across Greater Manchester on baritone saxophone.
2008 – 2010 – “ Salford University Big Band”
Performed music from classic big band repertoire in theatres, golf clubs and universities across Greater
Manchester on baritone saxophone and 1st tenor.
2010 – 2015 “ The Flat 5 Band”
Performed motown, soul, rock and jazz classics at private functions, corporate events, pubs and clubs across
the UK on flute, clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone.
2010 – 2013 “ Hold The Line Band”
Performed music from the 60’s to present day at private functions pubs and clubs across the UK on flute,
clarinet, alto and tenor saxophone. Phil transcribed and interpreted horn parts, string lines and other
embellishments.
2011 – Present “Freelance Teaching ”
Teaching flute, clarinet,saxophone, recorder and ukulele for individuals, schools and colleges across
Cheshire and Greater Manchester.
2013 – Mennis – Kingdom (Jay Z – Somewhere in America Live Band Cover)
Recording session on tenor sax with the artist “Mennis”.
2013 – Lois Davina Live Lounge (LoisDavinaEP)
Recording session on tenor sax with Lois Davina on her released EP.
2013 – 2014 – “ Homegrown UB40”
Performed across the UK on tenor saxophone in a horn section.
2013 – 2017 – “ Cheshire West & Chester / QLP / Edsential Woodwind Tutor ”
Phil taught and put on concerts for small groups and large classes in primary schools across Cheshire in
saxophone, flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone , euphonium and glockenspiel.
2014 – 2017 – “ Music for Life Woodwind and Ukulele Tutor ”
Here Phil taught and put on concerts for individual and classes in secondary and primary schools across
Cheshire in saxophone, flute, clarinet and ukulele.
2014 – 2017 – “ Plan 6 Trio”
Performed traditional, fusion & contemporary styles of jazz across the UK on flute, clarinet & saxophones.
2014 – Present – “ Freelance Musician ”
Currently freelancing as a multi instrumentalist for wedding, jazz bands, and DJ's across the UK.
2016 – The Shady 80's – Merchants of Menance EP
Recording session on tenor sax with the Shady 80's for their released EP.
2018 – Present “ Genre Music”
Currently working for “Genre Music” as a saxophonist improvising alongside DJ's across North-West
England.