 Jazz saxophonist Flip Phillips at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Image by Laura Kolb Satellite Beach, Fl.- Taos,N.M., USA, via Wikimedia Commons. Licensed CC BY 2.0 |
Flip PhillipsFlip Phillips Flip Phillips American jazz saxophonist and clarinetist (1915–2001) Joseph Edward Filippelli (March 26, 1915 – August 17, 2001),[1] known professionally as Flip Phillips, was an American jazz tenor saxophonist and clarinetist. He is best remembered for his work with Norman Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic concerts from 1946 to 1957.[2] Phillips recorded an album for Verve Records when he was in his 80s. He performed in a variety of genres, including mainstream jazz, swing, and jump blues. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Flip Phillips Phillips at the Village Jazz Lounge in Walt Disney World Background information Born Joseph Edward Filippelli (1915-03-26)March 26, 1915 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. Died August 17, 2001(2001-08-17) (aged 86) Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.… (Source: Wikipedia)
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