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| Phil Kelly's CD "My Mueseum" Phil Kelly's second CD My Museum on Origin records was included in the JazzTimes 2007 50 best CDs of the year. Recorded in 2006 in LA, it will soon be followed by a new CD later this year. In addition to more than 40 years as a composer / arranger for film, TV, and other media applications, Phil has written for bands like Bill Watrous' NY Wildlife Refuge, the Old Tonight show band, Doc Severinsen, Si Zentner, as well as functioning as arranger/ conductor / drummer for vocalists Buddy Greco, Julius LaRosa, Frank D'Rone, Sylvia Syms, John Gary, Jenny Smith, and Al 'TNT' Braggs among others. Early on in his career, he also logged several years as a jazz drummer with artists such as Terry Gibbs, Red Garland, and Denny Zeitlin as well as years of work as a studio and recording drummer. In addition to his film and TV writing, He has written music for over 500 national commercials, ESPN, ABC Sports, NFL Films, and industrial films and shows for Cadillac, Chevrolet, Volkswagen, American Airlines and Zales Jewelers. His first big band jazz album under his own name, Convergence Zone was nominated for a Grammy in 2004 for best instrumental arrangement. write your comments about the article :: © 2008 Jazz News :: home page |