Phillip Bent
Not to be confused with Philip Bent.
| Phillip Bent | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 September 1964 |
| Origin | United Kingdom |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
| Instruments | Flute |
| Years active | 1980s to date |
| Labels | GRP Records |
| Associated acts |
Jazz Warriors GRP All-Star Big Band |
Phillip Bent (born 16 September 1964) is a jazz flautist from London.
He was a member of the GRP All-Star Big Band and has also made some solo releases. The Pressure was an album released in 1993, and then in 2007 he released The Magic of Your Spell, as well as working as a guest artist on other releases.
He has made references to a number of musicians as his inspiration; these include Bobbi Humphrey, James Newton, Kathryn Lukas (who was also one of his teachers), William Bennett and James Galway.
Discography
As leader
- The Pressure (1993)
- The Magic of Your Spell (2007)
As sideman
- GRP All-Star Big Band (1992)
- Dave Grusin Presents GRP All-Star Big Band Live! (1993)
- All Blues (1995)
With others
- Jazz Warriors, Out of Many, One People (1987)
- Ronny Jordan, The Antidote (1992)
- Galliano, A Joyful Noise Unto The Creator (1992)
- Des'ree, Endangered Species (2000)
References
- Sky Arts - 'Flautist Phillip Bent Prepares To Launch First New Album In 15 Years'
- The Magic of Your Spell CD inlay
- Allmusic - Phillip Bent Discography
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