Mike Phillips
Contemporary jazz saxophonist Mike Phillips combines smooth, romantic riffs with a funky, hip-hop-influenced sound. Initially emerging as a sideman for Jill Scott in the 2000s, Phillips has played with a bevy of name artists, including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Bootsy Collins. He has also distinguished himself with his own albums, including 2005's Uncommon Denominator and 2020's Pulling Off the Covers.
A native of Mount Vernon, New York, Phillips became interested in music at a young age and played several instruments before honing in on the saxophone as his main instrument. He began learning the jazz tradition, inspired by a mix of classic and more contemporary artists, including John Coltrane, Charlie Parker, Grover Washington, Jr., George Howard, and Art Porter. By the time he was 16, Phillips was already dedicated to pursuing a professional music career. In 1993, he made an early debut playing a gig at Wilson's Nightclub in New York, an opportunity that led to further work as a session and sideman for jazz, R&B, and hip-hop artists, including Groove Theory, Jon Lucien, and Jill Scott. He also joined Scott on tour in 2001. The following year, he released his debut album, You Have Reached Me, on Hidden Beach Recordings.
In 2005, Phillips released his sophomore album, Uncommon Denominator. More session work followed, including further collaborations with Scott, as well as Stevie Wonder, Tom Braxton, Prince, and Michael Jackson. In 2010, he returned to his solo work with MP3, and followed with studio appearances for Lin Rountree and Bootsy Collins. In 2020, Phillips delivered his fourth album as leader, Pulling Off the Covers.
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Discography
18 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Pulling Off The Covers
Jazz - Released by The SoNo Recording Group LLC on 24 jan. 2020
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Mike Phillips
Jazz - Released by The SoNo Recording Group on 8 jul. 2022
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City Lights
Jazz - Released by The SoNo Recording Group on 15 apr. 2022
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Setembro
Jazz - Released by The SoNo Recording Group LLC on 15 nov. 2019
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How Do You Know When You're Saved
Rock - Released by Mike Phillips on 1 feb. 2023
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Mirror Within Mirrors
Rock - Released by Open Grave Records on 17 nov. 2009
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This Is Mye II
Pop - Released by Mike Phillips of Start Louisiana on 13 jun. 2018
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Dream Music
Klassiek - Released by Fremark Records on 5 feb. 2017
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Do You Wanna Be a Christian by Mike Phillips
Gospel - Released by Mike Phillips on 28 mei 2023
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God Knows Why
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Mike Phillips on 2 jan. 2023
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Lord Its' Me Again I Don't Know What to Do
Humour/Spoken Word - Released by Mike Phillips on 10 sep. 2022
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It's A Vibe
Jazz - Released by SoNo Recording Group on 2 feb. 2024
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Emotional Piano
Wereldmuziek - Released by Mike Phillips on 1 jan. 2023
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This Is Mye III Duet
Lounge - Released by Mike Phillips on 1 jan. 2023
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Lord I Need You Yes I Do
Pop - Released by Mike McKenzie Studios of Start, Louisiana on 9 mrt. 2017
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